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Officers from the Attica General Police Directorate\u2019s Drug Immediate Response Unit made the arrests in Petroupoli and Peristeri, during operations on the morning and afternoon of 29 October.<\/p>\n
Police launched the investigation after receiving information about the suspects\u2019 alleged drug-trafficking activities. Their inquiries indicated that the three suspects stored quantities of cocaine and cannabis at their homes, while the 21-year-old allegedly distributed the drugs, including to minors.<\/p>\n
The 21-year-old allegedly used a motorcycle to transport the drugs. Police seized the vehicle during the operation.<\/p>\n
Delivery Box and Concealed Key Compartment<\/strong><\/p>\n Read more: Authorities Dismantle Drug Trafficking Network Targeting Minors\u00a0<\/p>\n Police discovered that the 21-year-old had hidden drugs inside a box belonging to a delivery company, allegedly using the packaging to conceal the substances.<\/p>\n Officers also found a specially modified object resembling a vehicle key, which contained a hidden compartment designed to store drugs.<\/p>\n Police seized the following items during searches of the suspects and their homes:<\/p>\n 44 grams of processed cannabis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n 859 grams of unprocessed cannabis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n A replica pistol and a butterfly knife<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Three precision electronic scales<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n A notebook containing handwritten notes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Numerous packages suitable for drug distribution<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Authorities charged the three suspects, depending on their alleged involvement, with offences involving controlled substances and weapons, as well as violence against public officials.<\/p>\n The suspects appeared before the competent prosecutor. The Drug Immediate Response Unit conducted the preliminary investigation.<\/p>\n (Source: AMNA)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n