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Greek Authorities Dismantle Illegal Drug Distribution Network

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Greek authorities have successfully dismantled a criminal network in Athens accused of exploiting migrant health care identification numbers for illegal distribution of psychiatric medications and other prescription drugs. The operation led to the arrest of six individuals, including two pharmacists, a doctor, an accountant, and two alleged associates. Additionally, authorities are seeking another 10 suspects, comprising doctors and pharmacists, for further questioning.

The criminal group allegedly utilized social security numbers of foreign nationals without their consent to issue over a thousand fraudulent prescriptions. These prescriptions were used to supply medications, including psychiatric drugs, to drug users through eight pharmacies in Athens believed to be connected to the illicit operation.

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