Nea Smyrni: Man arrested with loaded revolver after threatening former partner

A 45-year-old man was arrested in Nea Smyrni after his 35-year-old former partner reported that he was threatening her and attempting to forcibly enter her apartment building.

Police arrived at the scene and located the man hiding behind a tree, where he had been observing the building and the woman's balcony. During the search, officers seized a revolver loaded with six cartridges, along with an additional 11 cartridges found in a separate case.

The man faces charges related to domestic violence, weapons violations, and immigration laws. The 35-year-old woman also faced legal proceedings for violating immigration laws, as authorities stated she lacked the necessary legal residency documents.