Arrest of 21-year-old in Attica for 2.26 kilograms of cannabis from US mail package
A 21-year-old Greek man was arrested on Wednesday in Attica after receiving a package containing 2.26 kilograms of raw cannabis that had been sent from the United States.
Arrest of 21-year-old in Attica for cannabis importation via mail
According to In.gr, police officers from the Drug Prosecution Subdivision of the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime arrested a 21-year-old Greek national in the afternoon of Wednesday, 11 November 2026 in an area of Attica. The young man is accused of importation, possession and distribution of narcotic substances.
The case began with the detection of a mail package by customs at Athens Airport. The package, which originated from the United States, contained raw cannabis with a total gross weight of 2,260 grammes.
A police operation was put into effect and the 21-year-old was arrested at the moment he received the package from a courier company store, with the intention of further distribution of the narcotic substance. From his possession, 2,260 grammes of cannabis were seized, as well as one mobile device.
The arrested person was taken to the competent prosecuting authority.
Source: In.gr