A drug trafficker was arrested in Rethymnon – a revolver and cocaine were seized

On Tuesday afternoon, November 28, in Rethymno, Crete, police officers from the Rethymno Narcotics Prosecution Department proceeded to arrest a 48-year-old citizen accused of violating the law on drugs and weapons.

According to ELAS, in the context of targeted operations and special operations prepared by the Rethymno Police Directorate to combat drug possession and trafficking, this afternoon, a citizen was spotted driving a passenger car and stopped by police officers of the above service. .

A revolver and more than 70 bullets were found in the accused’s house

During a search of his vehicle and a subsequent search of his home, a total of 151 grams of cocaine, 1 revolver, 74 rounds of ammunition, €1,920 in drug proceeds and 2 mobile phones were found and confiscated.

Also, an IXE car was seized as a drug smuggling tool.

A preliminary investigation is being conducted by the Narcotics Case Unit of the Rethymno Security Sub-Directorate.

Check out the photo released by the Greek police:

The full ELAS announcement states:

“Today (28.11.2023) afternoon in Rethymno, he was arrested by police officers of the Rethymnon Narcotics Prosecution Department, accused of violating the law on drugs and weapons.

In particular, in the context of targeted operations and special operations prepared by the Rethymnon Police Directorate against the possession and trafficking of narcotics, a citizen was found this afternoon (28.11.2023) by the police officers of the aforementioned service. IXE car and stopped. During a search of his vehicle and a search of his home, the total details they found and seized were:

151 grams of cocaine,

1 revolver,

74 bullets,

Drug trafficking and 1,920 euros

2 mobile phones.

Also, IXE Car as a means of drug trafficking.

A preliminary investigation is being conducted by the Drug Prosecution Department of the Sub-Directorate of Rethymnon Safety”.