Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Three priests arrested as police dismantle drug trafficking ring

Three priests, accused of storing narcotics inside a church, were among eight people arrested in a major trafficking bust.

Authorities believe the group was involved in the distribution of cocaine and raw cannabis across Greece, as well as migrant trafficking.

During the raids, police seized 2.238 kilograms of cocaine and 9.092 kilograms of raw cannabis.

The organization’s illegal profits are estimated at over €105,000, according to investigators.