The ongoing war in the Former Yugoslavia has led traffickers to pursue new routes through Greece and the Balkans.
Greek authorities believe domestic drug abuse is growing, especially the use of heroin.
While Greece is not considered a major financial or money laundering center, Greek authorities believe that some money laundering occurs. Authorities have noted an increase in the number of illegal money couriers transiting Greece with large quantities of cash en route to Cyprus. Greece is not considered a principal producer, supplier or transshipment point for precursor chemicals. A special unit in Greek Customs tracks and investigates chemical imports and exports. Status of Country Greece's extensive coastline, numerous islands, and large merchant marine industry attract narcotics traffickers who seek sites to transship drugs bound for other European markets.