Three minors and one adult arrested for drug trafficking in Petroupoli and Peristeri
Three young people, aged 14, 17 and 21, have been arrested in Western Attica for cocaine and cannabis trafficking. Police seized 520 grams of cocaine and €6,340 in cash.
Three drug arrests in Western Attica — 21-year-old was supplying minors
Officers from the Immediate Drug Intervention Division of the General Police Directorate of Attica (D.D.E.E.A./G.A.D.A.) arrested three young people, aged 14, 17 and 21, during morning and afternoon hours on 29 October 2026 in Petroupoli and Peristeri, according to Ethnos.
The three accused individuals were engaged in the distribution of narcotic substances across the wider area of Western Attica. Cases were filed against them for violations of legislation on narcotics, violations of weapons laws and violence against officials, depending on the individual circumstances.
What was found in the searches
From searches of the accused persons' belongings and homes, the following were seized: 520 grams of cocaine, 44 grams of processed cannabis and 859 grams of unprocessed cannabis. A replica pistol, butterfly knife, three precision electronic scales, a notebook with handwritten notes and multiple packaging materials suitable for distribution were also found.
The findings also included five mobile phones and cash totalling €6,340. The "operational" motorcycle used by the 21-year-old for distribution was also seized.
Method of operation
According to the preliminary investigation, the three arrested individuals stored cocaine and cannabis in their homes. The 21-year-old was the one responsible for distribution, and specifically to minors.
Characteristic of the 21-year-old's method of operation is that he had concealed narcotic substances inside a delivery company box, whilst simultaneously maintaining a specially modified vehicle key with a secret compartment for concealing substances.
The operation
The Immediate Drug Intervention Division identified the accused individuals following an investigation of information relating to their activities. Their criminal activity was confirmed prior to the arrests. The arrested individuals were taken before the competent prosecutor.
Source: Ethnos