Arrest of cocaine trafficker in central Athens – attacked police officers
A 37-year-old foreign national was arrested on Wednesday in central Athens for cocaine trafficking, after attacking police officers in an attempt to evade arrest.
Arrest of cocaine trafficker in central Athens
Police officers from the Organised Crime Combating Directorate arrested a 37-year-old foreign national in central Athens on Wednesday afternoon, according to Naftemporiki. The suspect faces charges relating to drugs legislation violations and violence against police officers.
The arrest was carried out as part of special operations by the Drug Prosecution Sub-directorate to combat trafficking in the wider city centre area. During the attempted check, the 37-year-old attacked the police officers by pushing them in an attempt to evade arrest. They responded immediately and immobilised him.
At his residence, 46 improvised nylon packages containing cocaine with a total gross weight of 35.85 grammes were found and seized, as well as 30 packages containing crack cocaine weighing 17.8 grammes. In addition, a large number of nylon packages suitable for the distribution of narcotic substances were seized.
According to the Greek Police, the 37-year-old has previously been charged with possession and trafficking of narcotics, theft, resistance, non-compliance and manslaughter through negligence, and restrictive conditions had been imposed against him. The arrested man was taken to the competent prosecutorial authority.
Source: Naftemporiki