Officers of the Pyrgos Narcotics Division dismantled a drug-trafficking gang in Pyrgos, Elis after a months-long investigation into sales that reached inside local school complexes.[1] Police arrested two suspects under warrants issued by the Ilia Investigating Magistrate and identified 11 other suspected members of the group.[1][2] A case file was compiled against all 13 suspects on accusations of forming a gang and procuring, storing, processing and trafficking narcotics.[3][2] The two detained suspects were taken before the Ilia Court of First Instance Prosecutor’s Office.[1] Four of the accused gang members had already been arrested earlier in flagrante delicto in separate cases involving drug possession and trafficking, explosives and weapons.[3][2]

During the preliminary investigation and house searches ordered by the Ilia Investigating Magistrate, officers found and seized 188.7 grams of raw dried cannabis and 13.7 grams of processed cannabis paste, a total of 202.4 grams of cannabis, along with 80.1 grams of cocaine.[1][2] Officers also seized an improvised incendiary device, a firecracker, two knives and an air gun during the searches.[1] Police additionally confiscated 360 euros in cash and numerous mobile phones and SIM cards as part of the investigation evidence.[1]

Investigators determined that the suspects had formed the gang with distinct roles from early June 2025 to early April 2026 to traffic mainly cannabis and cocaine in Pyrgos.[3][2] According to the police statement, the suspects carried out their deals in parks, sports facilities and schools, completing at least 470 transactions to more than 70 users, including pupils inside school complexes.[4][2] Police estimated the group’s expected illicit financial gain from the sales at at least 25,000 euros.[1][2]