Hellenic Police report 20 of 28 organized crime homicides solved

The Hellenic Police Headquarters has issued a response to the Greek Left Coalition (ELAS) regarding the management of organized crime and homicide investigations. The police clarified that 20 out of 28 homicide and attempted homicide cases linked to organized crime have been solved.

According to official data, the Organized Crime Countermeasures Directorate (DAOE), which began operations on October 21, 2024, has investigated 1,361 cases of serious and organized crime through August 17, 2026. During this period, charges were brought against 5,084 individuals, resulting in 2,959 arrests and 756 people being held in custody. The agency also reported the dismantling of 238 criminal organizations, 18 of which were primarily involved in crimes against life, such as murder and extortion.

The police noted that the homicide clearance rate increased from 46.55% in 2020 to 100% in 2025, with a rate of 94.64% recorded for the first seven months of 2026. The headquarters emphasized that focusing on isolated incidents spanning several years does not accurately reflect the overall effectiveness of their services.