The Narcotics Prosecution Sub-Directorate, of the Organized Crime Directorate, arrested yesterday afternoon, Monday, November 25, 2024, at the "Eleftherios Venizelos" airport in Athens, a foreigner, who was caught in possession of narcotic substances with the intention of their further distribution.
He is a member of a transnational criminal group, which is active in importing processed cannabis (chocolate) and "ECSTASY" tablets into our country, through the airport "El. Venizelos" of Athens, with the aim of their further movement.
His arrest was carried out in the context of targeted actions of the above Service, while after analyzing data and creating a "profile" of individuals (profiling), it was possible to locate the accused in the arrivals area of the airport, coming from a foreign country.
In particular, he was caught in possession of processed cannabis (chocolate) with a total gross weight of -7- kilograms and
-840- grams, as well as -4.770- approximately "ECSTASY" tablets, which were carefully hidden in various items of clothing and footwear inside luggage. In addition, a mobile phone was also seized.
The arrested person was taken to the competent prosecuting authority.
