Thursday, January 13, 2011

Head of tax bureau arrested on felony charges

The head of the local tax bureau in the western Greece town of Amfilohia was arrested on felony drugs and illegal arms possession charges, police announced on Wednesday.
 
The 53-year-old reportedly generated increased attention by authorities due to his lavish lifestyle, reports state. On Tuesday, he was spotted in the northern Peloponnese city of Egio driving one of a luxury SUV. A search of the man's vehicle allegedly turned up 51 grams of cocaine.
 
A subsequent search of his residence revealed a number of weapons, including a pistol, an assault rifle and a submachine gun.
 
 
 
 
 
ANA