New shocking elements see the light of publicity for the criminal organization disrupted in Crete by the Greek Police. At the top of the circuit it appears to be two brothers from Chaniaknown to the local community because of their tourism activity.
Luxurious life with… mafia practices
The two brothers allegedly managed a luxury hotel unit outside Chania while moving with expensive cars and living in expensive villas. By taking advantage of the tolerance, as it is reported, police authorities had managed to emerge as leaders of the organization on the subject of Drug trafficking, blackmail and money laundering.
Through businesses in the field of tourism and catering there was a rinsing of illegal profits, and the case also involved criminals.
In total they have been arrested over 30 peoplewhile more than 10 involved were already in prison for other cases.
The involvement of uniforms
Particular sense causes participation three unprotected:
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of a police officer,
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of a Navy executive,
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and an Air Force executive.
According to information, the two military They stole fuel of the Greek army To finance the drug market, and they are also alleged to be involved in their distribution in the seaside zone of Chania.
The police officer was recorded in telephone conversations with members of the circuit, even reassuring one of the criminals whether his phone is being watched.
The timing of dislocation
The case began to worry about the police in the fall of 2023, when ongoing drug cases were found in Chania and Rethymnon. The survey took a new turn to the January 2024after placing a bomb at a police officer in Chania – an incident that revealed critical links of the circuit.
A decisive role played the Change of administration of ELAS in Chaniawith the transfer of officers from Athens, which limited the risk of “leaks” and allowed the full development of the investigation.