Major Cocaine Bust in Thessaloniki: 80 Packages Hidden in Banana Shipment

Authorities in Thessaloniki discovered 80 packages of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment from Ecuador. The drugs, valued at over 2.9 million euros, were found through X-ray scanning by customs agents and are now in police custody. The investigation to find the recipients is ongoing.

Thessaloniki authorities have made a significant drug bust, discovering 80 packages of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment from Ecuador.

According to Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR), customs agents used X-ray technology to find the concealed drugs within the container's cooling mechanism.

The estimated street value of the cocaine exceeds 2.9 million euros, and investigations are underway to track down the intended recipients.

(With inputs from agencies.)