Three suspects in major heroin case testify on Wednesday

20:45 25/6/2014 - Πηγή: Matrix24

A 32 year old Greek, a 47 year old Iranian and a Indian seaman on Wednesday testify on the huge quantity of heroin (over two tonnes) that was transferred by the tanker "NOOR ONE" to Greece and was found in two warehouses in Koropi and in a garage of a mansion in Filothei.

The Iranian was due to testify on Tuesday

but requested and received a one-day extension. In his testimony, the Iranian allegedly claimed that he boarded the tanker and the heroin shipment was loaded in international waters between Pakistan and Oman from a supply boat. He also alleged that he was going to receive 50 mln Iranian reals for the job.

According to information the Greek has allegedly helped in the heroin's transfer to Philothei.

On Tuesday, four crew members of the tanker “Noor One”, that was used to smuggle into Greece the mammoth heroin shipments of over two tonnes seized by the Greek authorities a few days ago in separate sting operations, were remanded in custody following a unanimous decision by the prosecutor and the examining magistrate assigned to the case.

The suspects, all from India, denied any involvement in the case but were unable to convince the investigating authorities.

source: ΑΜΝΑ