Greek authorities seize over 360 kilograms of cannabis near Chios

On the morning of Saturday, October 11, 2026, Greek Coast Guard special units intercepted a Croatian-flagged sailboat carrying a large quantity of narcotics near the island of Chios. The vessel was located 6.5 nautical miles south of Antipsara by a patrol boat from the Chios Central Port Authority, supported by a specialized underwater operations team. Following a search, authorities recovered 27 pieces of luggage containing a total of 360.7 kilograms of raw, vacuum-packed cannabis, with an estimated street value of 1.08 million euros.

Two Ukrainian nationals on board were arrested and taken to the port of Chios. In addition to the narcotics, law enforcement confiscated the sailboat, 2,000 euros in cash, six mobile phones, and a laptop. Minister of Shipping Vassilis Kikilias publicly commended the Coast Guard for the successful operation. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine if the suspects and the vessel are linked to broader migrant smuggling networks or other criminal syndicates.