News:2026-10-16/Eradication/hellenic-police-uproot-812-cannabis-saplings-at-a-farm-in-a-remote-part-of-the-larissa-region-central-greece

NewsEradication16 October 2026

Hellenic Police uproot 812 cannabis saplings at a farm in a remote part of the Larissa region, central Greece

eKathimerini, citing a police statement of Friday 16 October, reported that police, with counter-terrorism officers taking part, found a cannabis farm in a remote area of the Larissa region and uprooted 812 saplings of up to 2.1 metres. Police seized nearly 36 kilograms of marijuana described as ready for sale and €41,000 in cash. A 34-year-old foreign national was arrested and a second suspect faces prosecution.

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PlaceLarissaThessalyGreece

AgencyHellenic Police

Plants eradicated812

Approximate location39.64, 22.41

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2026-10-16 Eradication Hellenic Police uproot 812 cannabis saplings at a farm in a remote part of the Larissa region, central Greece eKathimerini, citing a police statement of Friday 16 October, reported that police, with counter-terrorism officers taking part, found a cannabis farm in a remote area of the Larissa region and uprooted 812 saplings of up to 2.1 metres. Police seized nearly 36 kilograms of marijuana described as ready for sale and €41,000 in cash. A 34-year-old foreign national was arrested and a second suspect faces prosecution. https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1318429/spot-the-pot-big-marijuana-farm-found-in-central-greece/ https://www.ekathimerini.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/larissa marijuana.jpg Greece Thessaly Larissa 39° 38' 24.00" N, 22° 24' 36.00" E administrative seat Hellenic Police 812