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Man arrested in Halkidiki with weapons and drugs; resisted police
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Man arrested in Halkidiki with weapons and drugs; resisted police

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police in Halkidiki arrested a man for drug and weapons possession outside his home.
  • Officers found significant quantities of cocaine, cash, and weapons during the operation.
  • The suspect resisted arrest by pushing officers and faces charges for drug and weapons offenses.

Authorities in Halkidiki have arrested a man on drug and weapons charges following an operation outside his residence. The suspect was found in possession of substantial amounts of cocaine and cash, along with various weapons.

During the police operation in a Halkidiki area, officers discovered cocaine and weapons, including a folding knife, in the man's possession and in his vehicle. According to police reports, the arrested individual attempted to evade capture by pushing officers involved in the search.

Subsequent searches revealed ten packages of cocaine totaling 83.04 grams, a precision electronic scale, two collapsible metal batons, a folding knife, a cartridge, two mobile phones, and 5,745 euros in cash. Police also confiscated a car and a motorcycle, believed to be used for transporting narcotics. A case file has been compiled against him for violations of drug and weapons laws, and he has been brought before the Halkidiki Public Prosecutor.

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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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