Interpol-wanted Turkish national arrested in Greece for drug trafficking

Authorities in Greece have arrested a Turkish national who was wanted by Interpol for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking. The suspect was apprehended by officers from the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of Northern Greece.

Information gathered through intelligence channels and the Directorate of International Police Cooperation of the Hellenic Police's Interpol Department led to the suspect's location. The operation involved multiple specialized units, including those focused on crimes against life and property, human and goods trafficking, and intelligence gathering.

According to officials, the 43-year-old man was sought by his home country to serve a lengthy prison sentence. His charges include escape, illegal possession of firearms, trafficking of illegal firearms, aggravated assault, forgery, threat with a weapon, disobedience, and conducting illegal gambling.

During a search of his hotel room, conducted in the presence of a judicial official, police discovered 5,342 tablets of neurological and psychiatric medications. These, along with a mobile phone, were seized. Separately, another Turkish national was charged after two apparently forged vehicle license plates were found at his residence.

The arrested individual is expected to be handed over to the competent judicial authorities.