Bulgarian and Russian mafia infiltrate tourist attractions in northern Greece – Novinite.com

Greek media has reported that Bulgarian And Russian mafia groups operate in the tourist regions of Northern Greece, particularly in Kavala, Thassos and Halkidiki. According to a journalistic investigation, these criminal organizations have infiltrated local businesses, particularly nightclubs and tourist businesses, often using false identities to rent establishments. The security of these locations, as well as the drug distribution networks, are under their control.

The mayor of Kassandra, where a recent shooting between Bulgarians took place in a bar, revealed that she had received death threats in an attempt to prevent inspections of certain businesses and tourist activities. The ownership of many of these establishments is now unclear, with the mafiaThe influence of the law makes it difficult to trace the rightful owners.

In Halkidiki, a large amusement park where a 19-year-old died after a Ferris wheel collapsed was found without the necessary permits and technical certificates. Workers revealed that the equipment had been illegally imported from Bulgaria, where it had previously been declared as scrap.

These organised criminal groups are not limited to Northern Greece, but are also said to be active in Thessaloniki, Athens and Mykonos. Greek Social media users have expressed their frustration, suggesting that the police are unable to effectively combat these powerful mafias.