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Brazilian arrested at Athens airport with five kilos of cocaine

A Brazilian man was arrested at Athens International Airport on Monday after being caught with about five kilos of cocaine in his position.

The drug had been hidden inside chocolate boxes in his luggage.

Police said they believe the 40-year-old was acting on behalf of a South American drug trafficking ring. He flew to Athens from Sao Paolo via Dubai.

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