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Navy Petty Officer arrested for arson attacks in Glyfada

A 46-year-old Petty Officer of the Hellenic Navy has been arrested in Lefkada for a series of arson attacks targeting the property and vehicles of his former partners. The incidents occurred in the early hours of Friday, October 30, in Glyfada and Neo Irakleio.

According to police investigations, the suspect allegedly entered the apartment of a 36-year-old former partner in Glyfada using his own keys, covered security cameras, and used gasoline to start a fire. There are also allegations that an explosive mechanism was placed at the scene. Shortly after, the suspect reportedly set fire to two vehicles in Glyfada belonging to another former partner and her current partner. A third arson attack was reported in Neo Irakleio, where a vehicle belonging to a 49-year-old former partner was completely destroyed.

Following his arrest, the Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, instructed the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff to place the officer on immediate leave. The suspect has been taken to the Naval Court in Rouf and remains in custody. The military is also considering his potential dismissal from service, independent of the criminal proceedings.

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Dimitrios Houpis · Glyfada · Greece · Greek Armed Forces · Hellenic Navy · Lefkada · Libya · Nikos Dendias · Turkey

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