Three Arrested in Athens Drug Bust, Including Two Minors

by · Greek City Times

Police arrested three young people, including two minors aged 14 and 17, in western Athens on 29 October 2026, over their alleged involvement in drug trafficking. Authorities accuse the 21-year-old suspect of supplying cocaine and cannabis to other people, including minors.

Officers from the Attica General Police Directorate’s Drug Immediate Response Unit made the arrests in Petroupoli and Peristeri, during operations on the morning and afternoon of 29 October.

Police launched the investigation after receiving information about the suspects’ alleged drug-trafficking activities. Their inquiries indicated that the three suspects stored quantities of cocaine and cannabis at their homes, while the 21-year-old allegedly distributed the drugs, including to minors.

The 21-year-old allegedly used a motorcycle to transport the drugs. Police seized the vehicle during the operation.

Delivery Box and Concealed Key Compartment

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Police discovered that the 21-year-old had hidden drugs inside a box belonging to a delivery company, allegedly using the packaging to conceal the substances.

Officers also found a specially modified object resembling a vehicle key, which contained a hidden compartment designed to store drugs.

Police seized the following items during searches of the suspects and their homes:

  • 520 grams of cocaine
  • 44 grams of processed cannabis
  • 859 grams of unprocessed cannabis
  • A replica pistol and a butterfly knife
  • Three precision electronic scales
  • A notebook containing handwritten notes
  • Numerous packages suitable for drug distribution
  • Five mobile phones
  • €6,340 in cash

Authorities charged the three suspects, depending on their alleged involvement, with offences involving controlled substances and weapons, as well as violence against public officials.

The suspects appeared before the competent prosecutor. The Drug Immediate Response Unit conducted the preliminary investigation.

(Source: AMNA)

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