Turkish Couple Arrested in Lesbos for Bullet Smuggling

A Turkish couple was arrested at the Lesbos ferry port after authorities discovered 201 nine-millimeter bullets hidden within the chassis of their car. They were attempting to illegally smuggle the ammunition into the country.

19 May, 06:37 — 19 May, 06:37

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Turkish Couple Arrested at Lesbos Ferry Port With 201 Bullets Hidden in Car Chassis

Greek police have arrested a Turkish couple at the port of Mytilene after a vehicle search uncovered 201 live 9mm rounds concealed within the chassis panels of their car, as investigators pursue suspected links to a transnational criminal network operating inside the European Union. The pair arrived at Lesbos on a commercial ferry from the Turkish coast. Acting on prior intelligence, border security and customs personnel singled out their vehicle for inspection and found the ammunition hidden...

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Λέσβος: Συνελήφθησαν δύο Τούρκοι με 201 σφαίρες των 9 χιλιοστών κρυμμένες σε αυτοκίνητο

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Turkish Couple Arrested in Lesbos for Bullet Smuggling

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Turkish Couple Arrested at Lesbos Ferry Port With 201 Bullets Hidden in Car Chassis

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Λέσβος: Συνελήφθησαν δύο Τούρκοι με 201 σφαίρες των 9 χιλιοστών κρυμμένες σε αυτοκίνητο

Turkish Couple Arrested at Lesbos Ferry Port With 201 Bullets Hidden in Car Chassis

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