Greek police carried out a special operation in settlements in Fyli and Acharnes on 9…
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Violent clashes erupted overnight outside Aristotle University’s School of Mechanical Engineering in Thessaloniki, with Molotov cocktails thrown at police. Over 230 people were detained after unrest linked to an on-campus party.
Police in Thessaloniki seized a large quantity of smuggled cigarettes and tobacco, arresting one man…
Greek police dismantled a criminal gang trafficking drugs within the Zografou University Campus in Athens,…
Greek police arrested a man and a woman at the port of Heraklion in a…
A coordinated police operation targeting residential areas in Aspropyrgos led to ten arrests on Tuesday…
Greek police have arrested three men in Thessaloniki on charges of kidnapping, extortion and illegal…
Two men, aged 27 and 33, were arrested on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in Rethymno,…
Greek police uncovered a cache of weapons at a house in Ano Liosia, western Athens,…
A major police operation is underway in Crete after the Directorate for the Prosecution of…
Police in Thessaloniki arrested four individuals on Monday morning for violations of drug legislation, according…
A targeted police operation uncovered 15 minors drinking alcohol inside a nightclub in Peristeri, leading…
A coordinated police operation in a settlement in Koropi, southeast of Athens, led to eight…
Drug Trafficking Ring Led by 61-Year-Old Woman Dismantled in Athens – Four Arrested, Large Quantities…
A 40-year-old Old Calendarist priest, former model, and YouTuber was arrested in Rhodes for trafficking cocaine as part of a criminal organization operating across Greece. Police dismantled the network, seizing over 11 kilograms of drugs and cash, and arresting eight suspects, including two other priests who allegedly stored narcotics inside a church in Attica.
The Hellenic Police Headquarters has released an official statement detailing the latest developments in the…
In a pre-dawn operation, Greek authorities transferred 34 suspects linked to a major fraud case at OPEKEPE, Greece’s agricultural subsidy agency, from Thessaloniki to Athens. The convoy of 24 vehicles, including a van for case documents, followed marathon interrogations by the “Greek FBI.” The group, allegedly led by a former employee, is accused of siphoning off EU subsidies and will face the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Munich authorities have closed Oktoberfest following explosions and a bomb threat in the city’s north. A man reportedly set fire to his parents’ home and truck before taking his own life, and at least one other person was injured. Police continue a major operation, delaying the festival’s opening.
Greek police have dismantled a criminal network accused of large-scale tax fraud involving value-added tax…
A coordinated police operation targeting illegal activities in an Aspropyrgos settlement resulted in 15 arrests…
Seventeen people have been arrested after a violent clash between young Roma and immigrants from the former Soviet Union in Aspropyrgos, western Athens. The altercation escalated into a gunfight, with over 40 shots fired and stray bullets striking nearby homes and vehicles, sparking fear among residents.
In a dramatic raid in Kiato, Korinthia, Greek police arrested a retired Air Force officer and his wife, uncovering over 100 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition. The suspect, allegedly tied to a notorious arms dealer, was also involved in reloading bullets, sparking concerns about illegal arms trafficking in the region.
In a dawn raid at Korydallos Prison in Athens, Greek police arrested 11 inmates for drug trafficking and weapon possession. Supported by the EKAM unit, authorities seized 16 grams of suspected narcotics, two makeshift knives, and a mobile phone during cell searches. The case is now headed to prosecutors as efforts intensify to curb illegal activities within Greece’s prison system.
Police in Mykonos arrested seven Senegalese individuals for selling counterfeit luxury goods, including Prada, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton bags, on the island’s beaches. The gang’s 1,671 fake items, valued at over €50,000, were seized in a major operation targeting smuggling.
Greek authorities dismantle International Antiquities Smuggling Ring; 1,800 ancient artefacts seized
Greek authorities have dismantled two international criminal networks involved in large-scale antiquities trafficking, arresting 39 suspects across Greece…
In a major crackdown on antiquities theft, Greek police dismantled a criminal ring conducting illegal excavations in Northern Greece. Three suspects were arrested in Imathia on June 15, 2025, caught digging a 10-meter-deep pit in a protected archaeological site. Authorities seized ancient coins, metal detectors, and excavation tools, underscoring Greece’s fight to safeguard its cultural heritage.
Greek authorities dismantled a criminal gang in Thessaloniki on April 14, 2025, for producing and selling adulterated sunflower oil as extra virgin olive oil in Greece and the EU.
Greek police arrested two men, aged 49 and 41, in Attica on May 25, 2025, for drug trafficking. The suspects, operating in Athens, used a parked vehicle and a residence as stash houses, where authorities seized 550 grams of cocaine, over 3,500 grams of cannabis, and 10,100 ecstasy pills. The operation, driven by intelligence from the Narcotics Prosecution Sub-Directorate, also uncovered cash, scales, and vehicles linked to the crime. Both suspects, with prior drug and weapons charges, now face prosecution.
A Greek couple, aged 48 and 44, was arrested in Athens’ western suburbs on May 19, 2025, for a string of armed robberies targeting female shop workers. Wielding a kitchen knife, the duo terrorized employees at kiosks and stores in Peristeri, Agioi Anargyroi, and Ilion, stealing cash while one kept watch for a quick escape. Police caught them in the act after a meticulous investigation, seizing knives, clothing, methadone, and €755. The pair now faces charges in a detention facility.
A criminal gang targeting churches in Attica was dismantled on May 14, 2025, with four arrests. The group stole over €197,000 from 33 churches, using a vehicle to scout rural targets and escaping with altered license plates. Investigations continue to uncover the full extent of their crimes.
