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Sep 15, 2026

Counterfeit pesticides from organized crime networks threaten Greece's farmland

In northern Greece, cash-strapped farmers are turning to cut-price illegal pesticides smuggled by organized crime networks, despite growing evidence of health and environmental risks. The counterfeit agricultural chemicals are being distributed across Europe's farmland.

Sep 15, 2026·1 source
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Top claims

  • ▪In parts of Greece, the share of counterfeit or illegal pesticides in the market rises to 25%.
  • ▪Organized international networks transport illegal pesticides across borders using cars, trucks, and tourist buses.
  • ▪Farmers in Serres, Greece, state that the appeal of illegal pesticides is purely financial.

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Environmental and Occupational Health1Environmental regulation1Organized crime1

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