In the arrest of a 17-year-old they proceeded yesterday morning to west Thessalonikiits police officers Narcotics Enforcement Team and the Crime Prevention and Suppression Team of the Veria Security Departmentfor drug trafficking and illegal gun possession.

After an investigation carried out at his home, 12 packages of heroin were located and seized6 kg and 170 grams, which hid in shoe boxes. While still a hunting rifle with altered elements, which he possessed illegally, was also found.

The police statement in detail:

Arrested yesterday (September 21, 2023) in the morning in the area of ​​Thessaloniki, by police officers of the Drug Enforcement Team and the Crime Prevention and Suppression Team of the Veria Security Department, a a minor citizen, for drug trafficking and illegal gun possession.

In particular, in the context of a coordinated police operation, the aforementioned minor was also located in a search carried out at the home of b12 packages were searched and seized with heroin, total weight 6 kg and 170 grams.

Also at his house an illegally possessed hunting rifle with tampered elements was found and confiscated.

The arrested person, with the criminal case filed against him, will be taken to the Prosecutor of First Instance of Thessaloniki.