A 20-year-old foreign national, a leading member of a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and weapons law violations, was arrested during an operation organized and carried out by the Agia Varvara Security Department, with the support of the Western Attica Crime Suppression and Investigation Subdivision.

According to the investigation, the 20-year-old had been trafficking drugs at least since November of this year, either personally or through third parties who acted on his behalf and are currently wanted. He used a motorcycle for transportation and engaged in drug trafficking throughout the day, including home deliveries when requested.

To complicate his identification, the 20-year-old used text messages and online apps for communication, and had established “code names” for the amounts of drugs being trafficked and his fees.

After a search at his residence and the location he used to store the drugs, the following items were found and seized:

• 51 equal-weight packages containing 519.1 grams of raw cannabis,
• €1,780 in cash,
• 2 scales,
• numerous plastic packages,
• 3 mobile phones,
• an axe,
• 2 handheld fireworks,
• a slingshot,
• a folding metal rod,
• a flare gun,
• pepper spray,
• 44 firecrackers,
• 3 folding knives,
• a large quantity of gunpowder pellets and 28 metal pellets,
• a motorcycle.

It is noted that the 20-year-old had previously been involved with the authorities for similar offenses. The arrested individual was brought before the competent prosecutor.