Greek authorities arrest two men suspected of exporting drugs to Australia

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Greek law enforcement has apprehended two men suspected of being involved in a large-scale international drug trafficking ring responsible for exporting crystal meth and MDMA to Australia.

In what has been described as one of Greece’s largest drug seizures, authorities confiscated approximately 56 kilograms of MDMA—the key ingredient in ecstasy pills—and nearly 30 kilograms of methamphetamine. The drugs were discovered hidden in boxes, cleverly concealed among olive oil and olive containers, in a warehouse in Athens.

The operation was launched after a tip-off led officers from Greece’s anti-drug unit to monitor the two suspects as they transferred the contraband to another warehouse in the city. The arrests followed a detailed surveillance operation, with the suspects detained as they attempted to move the drugs.

Investigations are ongoing, and police are working to uncover further details about the criminal network.

The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) has warned that Europe is increasingly becoming a major producer of MDMA, with production levels on the rise. In a report released earlier this year, the EUDA highlighted the growing role of European countries in supplying MDMA to global markets, including Australia.

This latest bust follows a similar operation in February, when Australian authorities intercepted 120 kilograms of MDMA hidden in vans aboard a cargo ship that had travelled from Europe.

The arrests in Greece and the ongoing investigations highlight the complex and transnational nature of the global drug trade, particularly in relation to Australia, which remains a key destination for illicit drugs smuggled from Europe.

Source: ABC News.

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