Just before dawn on Sunday, 28 September 2025, police uncovered a large stash of narcotics in a warehouse in Markopoulo, Attica, seizing more than 22 kilograms of raw cannabis in a coordinated action. The operation was led by the Agios Panteleimonas Crimes Unit with support from the DIAS motorcycle patrol team. According to the Hellenic Police (ELAS), the stock was meant for distribution across the Attica basin, including central Athens.
Inside the warehouse, officers found and seized:
- 22.781 kg of raw cannabis,
- two digital precision scales,
- numerous cannabis seeds, and
- multiple nylon bags thought to be used for packaging and onward distribution.
ELAS said the raid followed a credible tip received by DIAS officers working in the Agios Panteleimonas area. Investigators analyzed and cross-checked fresh information, carried out physical surveillance, and verified several sites before moving in just before dawn.
A 41-year-old foreign national was found inside the warehouse and arrested on suspicion of violating Greece’s narcotics laws. He was taken to the competent prosecutor soon after. Police have not released the suspect’s identity.
How did local authorities respond?
Police say that removing bulk quantities from storage points cuts the supply chain to neighborhoods in Athens and wider Attica. Targeting logistics and packaging hubs is meant to reduce street-level availability.
Who was arrested and on what charges?
The detainee is a 41-year-old foreign national. ELAS reports he faces charges under the law governing dependence-producing substances. No additional details about potential accomplices are available at this stage.
What are the next steps in the case?
The case has been referred to the prosecutor. Police did not share further procedural information or say whether more arrests are expected. Any updates will be released through official channels.
Where were the drugs allegedly headed?
ELAS says the cannabis stored in Markopoulo was intended for distribution throughout Attica, particularly to areas in the center of Athens.
What does this mean for the city?
The seizure removes a significant amount of cannabis from circulation and will likely jolt local distribution networks, at least in the short term. Broader trends will depend on ongoing enforcement and court outcomes, and the operation shows continued police focus on supply routes serving central Athens.
Where to find more information?
This report draws on information provided by the Hellenic Police and the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (APE-MPE). Residents can follow ELAS announcements for verified updates.
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