The American Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) played a central role in the dismantling of the crime syndicate.

According to reports in Greece, the drugs were smuggled through the ports of Mexico, Ecuador and Costa Rica, hidden inside loads of bananas, before heading to Europe and Australia.

Despite the drugs heading to a European and Australian market, the American Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) played a central role in the dismantling of the crime syndicate alongside Greek police and Italian customs.