Police in Larisa arrest a man for possession of ancient coins

A 45-year-old man on Wednesday, 29/10/2014, was arrested by police in the city of Larisa, central Greece, for possessing ancient coins, illegal firearms, drug trafficking and violations of customs law.

During a police search in the man's store, house and car, police found, among other objects, 16 ancient coins, a quantity of cannabis, 511 contraband cigarettes, a spray, a pistol, a glob, fireworks and a sum of money.

The man will appear before the prosecutor of Larisa, while a preliminary inquiry has been launched by the city’s Drug Enforcement unit.