Café in Peristeri used as cocaine distribution base – two arrests
A 33-year-old café owner in Peristeri was arrested for drug trafficking. Police seized 207 grammes of crack cocaine, firearms and counterfeit banknotes.
Arrest of café owner in Peristeri for drug trafficking
According to Newsit.gr, a 33-year-old café owner in Peristeri was using his premises as a "base" for distributing drugs in the area. A 39-year-old distributor who worked at the same establishment was also arrested.
The case began with complaints investigated by the Aspropyrgo Criminal Investigation and Detection Division. The investigation targeted a person suspected of distributing drugs using a food-business premises as a base, and ultimately led to the 33-year-old.
During searches at his home and café, police seized 207 grammes of crack cocaine, 12 grammes of raw cannabis and two electronic precision scales.
A pistol with a magazine, two air pistols, a large number of nylon packaging materials, four counterfeit banknotes and €1,372 in cash were also found.
The 39-year-old distributor was arrested during the operation after a small quantity of raw cannabis was found in his possession.
A file was opened against the 33-year-old for breaches of legislation on narcotic substances and weapons, as well as for circulating counterfeit banknotes. Both detainees were taken before the competent prosecutor.
Source: Newsit.gr