Two foreigners were arrested yesterday afternoon at Athens International Airport, accused of importing narcotic substances into Greek territory by air, with the aim of further trafficking.
In particular, according to the Police, following an investigation by the Airport Narcotics Enforcement Department, the two defendants were identified as members of an international criminal organization, which was active in importing narcotics into our country.
In this context, a targeted check was carried out during which the accused were detected upon their arrival from a European country at the airport “El. Venizelos” and were arrested.
In physical checks carried out, a total of the following were found and seized:
- 5 kg and 20 g. cannabis
- 1,960 captagon tablets
- 1,880 “ecstasy” tablets
- 7 medicinal tablets
- 660 euros and
- 2 cell phones
Those arrested will be taken to the competent prosecuting authority.
Source: RES-MPE
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Section 1: Introduction and Overview of the Issue
Interviewer: Good day everyone! Welcome to World-Today-News. I am here today with two guests who will shed light on the recent arrest of two foreigners at Athens International Airport. The topics we are about to discuss include Athens International Airport’s anti-narcotics efforts, the involvement of international criminal organizations in drug trafficking, and the potential consequences of such activities.
Guest 1: Thank you for having us.
Guest 2: My pleasure.
Interviewer: To start off, can you give us brief introductions of yourselves and your role or expertise related to the topic at hand?
Guest 1: Certainly. I am a criminal investigator with the Greek Police’s Anti-Narcotics unit. I have been involved in numerous investigations related to drug trafficking and organized crime.
Guest 2: I am a drug policy expert with an international organization based in Athens. My work primarily focuses on the global trends and impact of illicit drug trafficking.
Interviewer: Great, let’s dive right into it. Can you please give us a brief overview of the incident that occurred yesterday at the Athens International Airport?
Section 2: The Athens International Airport’s Efforts Against Narcotics Trafficking
Interviewer: What measures does the Athens International Airport take to combat drug trafficking, and how successful have these efforts been in recent years?
Guest 1: The Airport Narcotics Enforcement Department of the Greek Police has been actively working to detect and dismantle drug trafficking rings operating at the airport. We utilize advanced technology, such as dog squads and x-ray machines, to screen passengers and their luggage for illegal substances. Furthermore, we work closely with other law enforcement agencies and airport authorities to share information and coordinate efforts. In recent years, we have had a significant success rate in identifying and arresting individuals involved in drug trafficking.
Guest 2: Despite these efforts, drug trafficking remains a significant problem at international airports worldwide. The scale and sophistication of organized crime groups
