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Police Bust Ring Involved in Thefts and Illegal Drug Trafficking

Published February 18, 2026, 12:23

The Hellenic Police (ELAS) has dismantled a ring involved in theft and the illegal trafficking of pharmaceutical products. During an operation in Athens, one member of the ring was arrested, while two others are still wanted. A case file was formed for aggravated theft, illegal drug trafficking, narcotics, and violation of a court decision. The ring, since September 2025, had been committing thefts from vehicles and homes, as well as theft of certified documents abroad. They trafficked more than 43,722 pharmaceutical tablets to a European country, earning an illegal profit of over 45,000 euros. Pharmaceutical tablets, documents, laptops, tablets, drones and other items were confiscated.