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British man arrested in Greece over drug package; forest fire contained
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British man arrested in Greece over drug package; forest fire contained

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greek authorities arrested a 57-year-old British man in Methoni after he received a suspicious postal package containing narcotics.
  • In a separate incident in Veria, a 36-year-old man is accused of hiding cannabis in a relative's grave, using it as a drug stash.
  • A forest fire in Politika, Evia, is being battled by firefighters, while a man in Vrilissia was attacked by his dog.

Greek authorities have apprehended a 57-year-old British national in Methoni following a targeted operation that uncovered narcotics in a postal package he received. The arrest was made by officers from the Kalamata Drug Enforcement Directorate, who flagged the package as suspicious.

In a separate case, a 36-year-old man in Veria is facing charges for allegedly using a relative's grave as a hiding place for a quantity of raw cannabis. Authorities discovered the drugs concealed within the tomb, transforming it into a makeshift narcotics stash.

Meanwhile, emergency services are actively working to extinguish a forest fire that broke out in the Politika area of Evia. The fire department deployed 35 firefighters, two ground teams, and eight vehicles, supported by four aircraft and one helicopter. Local municipal water tankers and construction machinery are also assisting in the firefighting efforts.

In other news, a 66-year-old man in Vrilissia recounted a harrowing experience after being attacked by his dog, Max. A witness described seeing a man on the ground attempting to save his dog during the incident. Additionally, 251 "untouched beaches" across Greece have been placed under enhanced environmental protection, with measures in place to report any illegal activities or encroachments.

Max was my whole life, he suffocated him on the spot.

— 66-year-old manDescribing the attack by his dog in Vrilissia.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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