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Turkish national wanted by Switzerland for cocaine trafficking arrested in Thessaloniki

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Greek police arrested a 51-year-old Turkish national in Thessaloniki who was wanted by Swiss authorities.
The suspect is sought for alleged involvement in a criminal organization, money laundering, and drug trafficking.
Swiss authorities accuse him of participating in the transport of 21 tons of cocaine from Latin America to Europe.
He was apprehended at a catering establishment in the center of Thessaloniki and will be brought before the Thessaloniki Court of Appeal Prosecutors.

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Greek police in Thessaloniki have arrested a 51-year-old Turkish national wanted by Swiss authorities. The suspect was apprehended at a food establishment in the city center. Swiss officials had issued an extradition request for him on charges including participation in a criminal organization, drug trafficking, and money laundering.

Authorities allege that the suspect was involved in trafficking large quantities of drugs, specifically participating in the transportation of at least 21 tons of cocaine from Latin America—including Ecuador—to Europe since 2019.

Following his arrest, the man will be brought before the Thessaloniki Prosecutor of Appeals to initiate the proceedings for examining Switzerland's extradition request.

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