Arrests of foreigners in Neos Kosmos for illegal entry, forgery and cannabis
Six people were arrested in Attica by the Hellenic Coast Guard, including Turkish nationals with outstanding warrants and forged documents. Cannabis was also found and seized.
Arrests of foreigners in Neos Kosmos for illegal entry, forgery and cannabis
Six foreign nationals were taken into custody by officers of the Hellenic Coast Guard in the wider area of Neos Kosmos in Attica. The arrested individuals face charges of illegal entry into the country, document forgery, perjury and violations of legislation concerning narcotic substances.
Authorities had focused their attention on the residence of a 38-year-old from Turkey, whom they had been discreetly monitoring in the preceding days. Outside his house they detained him and a 27-year-old compatriot. The first had an outstanding arrest warrant issued by an investigative judge at the Court of First Instance of Samos, whilst the second did not possess valid documents justifying his residence in Greek territory. He was found to be carrying a forged driving licence issued by Bulgarian services, which he claimed he had purchased for 500 euros.
Subsequently, on the basis of a prosecutor's order and in the presence of a judicial official, a search was conducted at the 38-year-old's flat, with the assistance of a trained dog named "Brat". There, four other individuals were found — a Syrian and three Turks, aged between 24 and 39 — without lawful residence permits.
In the 38-year-old's vehicle, the relevant authorities discovered a hidden quantity of plant cannabis, with a total weight of 1.9 grammes. A vehicle key bearing foreign number plates was also seized.
The Port Authority of Piraeus assumed responsibility for the preliminary investigation. The findings, along with the car, were seized, whilst a sample of the substance will be sent for analysis to the General Chemical State Laboratory.
Source: Naftemporiki
Source: Naftemporiki