Crete: Criminal Organization Busted for Smuggling Ammunition

A criminal organization in Crete that smuggled ammunition from Albania has been dismantled. According to the Hellenic Police (EL.AS.), over 20,000 rounds were seized during an operation in Chania and Kastoria.

A total of 5 people were arrested, including the 65-year-old leader of the organization, a 73-year-old, a 72-year-old, and a 41-year-old Albanian national. An additional 30-year-old was arrested for purchasing cartridges.

The organization had been operating since at least April 2025, illegally importing and distributing large quantities of ammunition on the Cretan market. Members used a truck with a hidden compartment and took measures to avoid detection.

During the searches, 24,126 cartridges, a military rifle, 900 euros, and vehicles were confiscated.