48-year-old woman arrested in Chania for online sales of illegal cannabis products
A 48-year-old business owner was arrested in Chania for selling prohibited cannabis derivatives via a website. Police seized over 6.4 kilogrammes of cannabis and 548 hand-rolled cigarettes.
Arrest in Chania for online distribution of prohibited cannabis products
A 48-year-old Greek woman, owner of a sole cannabis products trading business, was arrested in Chania on charges of possession, distribution and supply of prohibited substances, according to reports by Dikastiko.gr. The investigation was carried out during the morning hours of Friday at her residence.
According to a police statement, the defendant is alleged to have offered for retail sale cannabis derivatives that are prohibited under current legislation, exceeding the limits of her declared commercial activity. To promote the products, she is reported to have created a specialised website through which customers could place orders. Distribution was carried out, according to the statement, via well-known courier companies and electronic service delivery platforms.
What was seized
During the investigation at the defendant's residence, police officers located and seized significant quantities:
- 6,426 grammes of plant extracts of dried cannabis flower
- 548 hand-rolled cigarettes containing a mixture of tobacco and cannabis
- 37.5 grammes of processed cannabis paste
- 110 grammes of processed cannabis
- One precision scales
Commercial packaging of various types was also found at the residence — plastic bags and plastic cylinders — as well as plastic and paper labels bearing the product names that the business is reported to have distributed. Additional equipment was seized which, according to the statement, was intended for weighing and standardising the substances.
Investigation continues
The pre-trial investigation is being conducted by the Narcotics Prosecution Division of the Investigation and Crime Investigation Sub-Directorate in Chania. The competent authorities are investigating further the operating conditions of the business and the alleged illegal activity of the defendant.
Source: Dikastiko.gr