A large-scale operation by the Greek police, in cooperation with the EKAM special forces, has led to the destruction of a criminal group in Athens , composed of Albanian citizens.
The operation took place in the Greek capital and Arkadi, where a large amount of drugs and weapons were seized, while six people were arrested.
According to authorities, the group had established a structured criminal activity by cultivating cannabis and also trafficking cocaine and synthetic drugs.
At the head of the organization was 39-year-old Fatjon Prendi, while behind him in the hierarchy was 36-year-old Elson Ndreca.
35-year-old Brisejda Cami, 73-year-old Pashke Gega and 35-year-old Zoje Ndoji were arrested as their accomplices in the storage and storage of drugs.
50-year-old Arben Mashi was also arrested, after a knife was found on him and it turned out that he was illegally staying in Greece.
During the search, Greek police seized 1 ton and 161 kilograms of cannabis, 1,640 planted roots, 4.3 grams of cocaine, 3.5 grams of ketamine, 10 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 9 ecstasy tablets, and an arsenal of weapons that included two pistols, a Kalashnikov, a grenade, and 134 rounds of ammunition.
Also seized were four electronic scales, three vehicles, seventeen mobile phones, 12,250 counterfeit euros, and other sums of money in various currencies.
The group was expected to profit around 8 million euros from drug trafficking.
Police sources indicate that Fatjon Prendi has criminal records in Greece for attempted murder and robbery in collaboration, while he was under a mandatory reporting measure.
Arben Mashi also has a criminal past, having previously been prosecuted for criminal organization.
The operation is considered one of the biggest strikes in recent years against Albanian groups operating in Greek territory.