Three arrested in Athens drug bust 

Three men aged 59, 50 and 35 were arrested connected Tuesday day connected suspicion of trafficking ample quantities of drugs successful the wider Athens area, constabulary said.

Authorities seized 351 kilograms of cannabis and 26 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value of €2.5 million.

In the lead-up, quality and investigative work revealed that the defendants were trafficking ample quantities of drugs, constabulary said. 

The cognition began with the apprehension of the 35-year-old suspect, who had allegedly conscionable received 10 kilograms of cannabis from the 59-year-old. He was apprehended pursuing a αυτοκίνητο pursuit that started successful the Tavros district, aft helium failed to stop for a constabulary cheque and attempted to flee, moving reddish lights earlier being intercepted.

Subsequent searches astatine the homes of each three suspects uncovered cause quantities, arsenic well arsenic forged individuality cards and driver’s licenses.

Police said the two older suspects were already known to authorities for akin offenses. Investigations are ongoing into the grade of the trafficking network.