Feb 15 • 08:06 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

Drug trafficking in prison – 4 arrests

A drug trafficking network operating within a prison in Greece has been dismantled, leading to the arrest of four individuals, including two already incarcerated.

The Hellenic Police's Drug Enforcement Subdivision has successfully dismantled a drug trafficking network functioning within a prison facility in Greece. Four individuals, aged 49, 27, 23, and 20, were arrested, with two of them already serving sentences in the facility where the trafficking took place. An additional individual is also implicated in the criminal case against the group.

The operation was based on careful intelligence gathering and the successful verification of information. This included cross-referencing data to build profiles of the suspects involved, which confirmed their criminal activities. The investigation revealed the role of each member of the organization, highlighting how the 49-year-old inmate acted as the coordinator in charge of finding suppliers and orchestrating the transportation and distribution of drugs within the prison.

This arrest raises concerns about the extent of drug trafficking in correctional facilities and the networks that operate within them. It underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing organized crime, particularly in maintaining the security and integrity of prison environments. The implications of this case may lead to further investigations and potentially stricter measures to combat drug-related activities in prisons throughout Greece.

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