The Greek police (ELAS) have secured European Union funding for advanced technical equipment designed to detect narcotics hidden in shipping containers, marking a significant upgrade in the country's ability to intercept international drug shipments.
Police headquarters announced that the project was approved under the EU Anti-Fraud Programme, administered by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
The new specialized gear is intended to counter cross-border threats, specifically targeting cargo containers entering the EU through Greece’s two largest gateways: the ports of Piraeus and Thessaloniki.
While the equipment will primarily bolster the capabilities of the Narcotics Enforcement Sub-Directorate within the Organized Crime Division, it will also be made available to the Customs Service and Port Authorities for joint operations.
According to the announcement, the European Union is covering 80% of the project cost through OLAF, with the remaining 20% funded by the Greek state.