Greek-German Operation Busts Major Cocaine Trafficking Ring Across Europe

August 31, 2025
Greek-German Operation Busts Major Cocaine Trafficking Ring Across Europe
  • Greek and German police collaborated to dismantle an international cocaine trafficking ring operating across Germany, Greece, and other EU countries.

  • The joint operation successfully dismantled a large-scale drug cartel involved in distributing cocaine throughout Europe.

  • The organization was highly structured, with members assigned specific roles such as coordinating transport, recruiting drivers, and distributing drugs to end consumers.

  • Operations targeted affluent areas like Mykonos, which are known for wealthy drug consumers and international clientele.

  • During the raids, authorities seized approximately 300 kilograms of cocaine, marking a significant blow to the cartel.

  • Greek investigators estimate that the cartel generated over five million euros (around $5.8 million) in illegal profits before being dismantled.

  • During the operation, Greek authorities detained two suspects, while German police arrested three, including a 66-year-old man and two men aged 27 and 28, with other arrests involving Greek suspects aged 52 and 62.

  • The investigation involved cooperation between Greek, German, and US DEA authorities, with crucial leads provided by the US DEA.

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Greek and German police bust international cocaine ring

Deutsche Presse-Agentur • Aug 31, 2025

Greek and German police bust international cocaine ring

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