A large quantity of the narcotic substance skunk (raw hydroponically cultivated hemp) was detected last night by the authorities in a truck with a bed (truck), which had arrived at the port of Igoumenitsa from Italy.

The Coast Guard seized the drugs and proceeded to arrest the driver, a 60-year-old Greek, who is to be brought before the District Attorney of Thesprotia.

Specifically, following an indication of the drug detection dog L.S.-EL.AKT. “VLANT” K9, one hundred and ninety-three (193) plastic bags, hermetically sealed, containing possibly raw hydroponically grown cannabis (SKUNK), with a total gross weight of two hundred and nine kilograms and eight hundred and twenty grams, were located in the passenger seat and in the right luggage compartment in paper boxes (209,820kg).

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In addition, another hermetically sealed plastic package was found in one of the cartons, possibly containing a quantity of cannabis seeds, with a total gross weight of 19.55 grams.

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The Central Port Authority of Igoumenitsa, which is conducting the preliminary investigation, also confiscated two mobile telephone devices and the truck.