Greek police have dismantled a criminal network involved in theft and the illegal trafficking of pharmaceutical products, authorities announced on Tuesday. The group is accused of generating more than €45,000 in illicit profits by distributing tens of thousands of pills, including shipments sent abroad.

The operation was carried out on the morning of February 17, 2026, in areas of Athens by the Sub-Directorate for Economic Crime within the Organized Crime Unit. Officers, assisted by a specialized intelligence division, arrested one member of the group, while two additional identified suspects remain at large.

Theft and Illegal Drug Distribution

According to police, the network had been active since at least September 2025. Investigators say its members systematically carried out vehicle break-ins and at least one residential burglary in Athens. Authorities have also linked the group to 36 cases involving the theft of official documents abroad.

In parallel, the suspects allegedly trafficked pharmaceutical tablets containing a specific active substance. More than 43,700 pills were reportedly distributed, primarily through parcels shipped to a European country, generating illegal earnings exceeding €45,000.

Charges filed against the arrested suspect and the two wanted individuals include aggravated theft, illegal distribution of harmful pharmaceutical products, narcotics-related offenses, and violation of a court order.

Seizures During Police Raids

During searches conducted as part of the operation, officers seized more than 9,600 pharmaceutical tablets, 36 official documents — including identity cards, passports and driver’s licenses — as well as six laptops, two tablets, three drones, a gaming console, an electric scooter, a camera, three mobile phones and various documents.