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"We are dealers, what did you take us for?": Revealing dialogues of the Mykonos drug ring
🇬🇷 Greece /Crime & Justice

"We are dealers, what did you take us for?": Revealing dialogues of the Mykonos drug ring

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Authorities in Greece have uncovered revealing conversations from a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking in Mykonos and Attica.
  • The intercepted dialogues expose the group's operations, including coordination between dealers and drivers, and discussions about police presence.
  • The conversations also touch upon customer interactions, payment arrangements, and requests for women, highlighting the illicit activities of the network.

Greek authorities have exposed a sophisticated criminal network engaged in drug trafficking across the popular tourist island of Mykonos and the wider Attica region. The revelations stem from intercepted conversations among the group's members, offering a stark glimpse into their illicit operations.

We are dealers, what did you take us for?

— UnknownA quote from the intercepted conversations of a drug trafficking ring.

The dialogues, released by the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (DAOC), detail the complex coordination required to facilitate drug sales. One exchange between a dealer and a transfer driver reveals anxieties about police surveillance, with the driver reporting officers present and warning the dealer to be cautious.

Further conversations illustrate the transactional nature of the drug trade. A dealer discusses a customer's needs, specifying quantities and payment terms, while also navigating the logistics of delivery. The exchanges highlight the group's reliance on a network of individuals to manage different aspects of their operation.

There are some cops here now, idiots.

— DealerA dealer informing a superior about police presence during a drug transaction.

The intercepted communications also shed light on the broader demands of the clientele. In one instance, a dealer and a superior discuss requests for women, alongside the primary demand for drugs. This suggests a multifaceted criminal enterprise offering a range of illicit services.

Don't give him anything if he doesn't give you money.

— SuperiorInstruction given to a dealer regarding payment before handing over drugs.

The group's internal communications reveal a degree of operational awareness, with members discussing potential problems and the need for discretion. The conversations underscore the challenges faced by law enforcement in dismantling such networks, which often operate with a high degree of organization and adaptability.

They will want drugs and women now.

— SuperiorAnticipating customer demands beyond drugs.
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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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