Μake us preferred on GoogleA Turkish ferry owner operating the Mytilene-Ayvalık route across the eastern Aegean has been remanded in custody pending trial after being arrested on the eastern Aegean island of Lesbos under an outstanding 2022 warrant linked to an alleged international drug trafficking network. Greek prosecutors have brought serious felony charges against the businessman, who is accused of involvement in trafficking more than two metric tons of cocaine. Authorities allege the narcotics operation involved an international criminal organization with Greek, Turkish and Albanian nationals. A database check revealed an outstanding arrest warrant, leading to his immediate detention. The defendant is expected to be transferred to Korydallos Prison, southwest of central Athens, where he will remain until trial.