Man arrested with loaded pistol and drugs at nightclub in Patras
Officers from the Patras Immediate Action Unit arrested a man inside a nightclub with a 9mm pistol and cocaine.
Arrest with weapon and drugs during inspection at Patras nightclub
Officers from the Patras Immediate Action Unit arrested a Greek national man inside a nightclub of public health interest in Patras, according to In.gr. A criminal case was filed against him for violation of narcotics and weapons legislation.
During the police inspection, the accused was found to be in possession of a pistol with a magazine containing eight cartridges of 9mm calibre. Two nylon packages containing raw cannabis with a total gross weight of 3.5 grammes were also found in his possession, as well as one package of cocaine.
According to local media, the man noticed the presence of police officers and attempted to throw the drugs down the toilet, without success.
Both the drugs and the weapons were seized. The arrested man is to be brought before the Prosecutor of the District Court of Achaia. The preliminary investigation is being conducted by the Patras Crimes Investigation and Detection Subdirectorate.
This individual is known to the authorities for involvement in various cases concerning nightlife in Patras.
Source: In.gr