Subject: Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 17-04-18 From: "HR-Net News Distribution Manager" CONTENTS [01] IMF can play a support role in the Greek programme, US Dep. of Treasury official says [02] Drug dealing arrests; large quantity of drugs seized --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [01] IMF can play a support role in the Greek programme, US Dep. of Treasury official says The IMF can play a support role in the Greek programme, stated US Department of Treasury official adding that he remains in close cooperation with his European friends on the Greek issue and expects from the Europeans to assist Greece. "We will approach whatever future agreement with an open mind" he noted according to website http://mignatiou.com The official spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity ahead of the IMF and World Bank spring meeting. [02] Drug dealing arrests; large quantity of drugs seized Police dismantled a criminal ring that smuggled drugs from Albania to Greece. Three Albanian nationals aged 21, 28 and 48 were arrested in the Athens district of Egaleo. A police search in residences and vehicles revealed 25 and 425 grams of cannabis, 3,589 grams of heroin, 130 grams cocaine and 4,850 euros cash. The suspects were sent to Athens prosecutor and the drugs were confiscated.