Nine arrests in cocaine trafficking network in Attica – weapons and €14,500 seized
The Athens Sub-Directorate for the Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes dismantled a cocaine distribution network with nine arrests on 10 June. The organisation had been operating since December 2025 and its illegal proceeds exceed €900,000.
Dismantling of cocaine network in Attica: 9 arrested, three pistols and proceeds exceeding €900,000
Nine people were arrested on 10 June during a coordinated operation by the Athens Sub-Directorate for the Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes against a network distributing cocaine in areas of Attica. According to ERT, searches were carried out at residences and storage facilities that the organisation used as "stash houses".
The arrested individuals are aged 24, 38, 39, 42, 43 and 49 years old and are charged—depending on the case—with establishing a criminal organisation, breaches of legislation on narcotics and weapons, laundering of proceeds from criminal activities, violations of legislation on foreign nationals and falsification of certificates. The case file also includes five other individuals who have been identified and are being sought.
According to the Hellenic Police, the organisation had been operating at least since December 2025 with a hierarchical structure. Its members made use of encrypted communication applications, coded terminology and frequent changes of telephone connections to avoid surveillance.
The head of the organisation was the 39-year-old leader, who exercised complete control over the activities, issued orders and set the operational strategy, with three deputy leaders under his supervision. These in turn guided the remaining members regarding the method of distribution and handed over the quantities of cocaine for sale.
During the searches, 827 grammes of cocaine, a small quantity of cannabis, three pistols, one rifle magazine, 119 cartridges, five vehicles used for distribution, seven precision scales, radios, mobile telephones and more than €14,500 in cash were seized. The total illegal financial benefit of the organisation is estimated to exceed €900,000. The arrested individuals were taken before the competent prosecutor.
Source: ERT