Vilnius police bust over EUR 2 mln worth of hashish

Two persons who had a very large amount of the narcotic substance in their Mercedes Benz were apprehended close to the Lithuanian-Polish border on October 14. Examination of the vehicle revealed around 250 kg of hashish, which is estimated at more than 2 million euros.

According to the press release, the suspected organizer of the smuggling was detained a few days later.

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The three detained persons are linked with organized criminal structures of Vilnius and Kaunas and may face jail term between 10 and and 15 years, if found guilty.

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