56-year-old detained in Oinous, Greece, after illegal animal farm uncovered with 32 firearms and thousands of rounds
Police from the Mandra‑Eidyllia department arrested a 56‑year‑old man in the town of Oinous after a complaint led to a raid on his home, which had been turned into an illegal animal‑breeding facility. Investigators found nine dogs, four puppies and a horse living in conditions that breached animal‑welfare regulations.
A criminal case was opened for violations of animal‑welfare law and for breaches of Greece’s weapons legislation. Officers seized a large arsenal: 32 firearms (pistols, carbines and grenade launchers), five swords, 18 knives, three bayonets, two machetes, one halberd, three magazines, seven telescopic sights, two laser devices, 7,477 cartridges and 2,700 shotgun pellets. The rescued animals were transferred to the appropriate authorities, and the suspect was taken to the prosecutor’s office and fined with administrative penalties.
Entities: Greek Prosecutor's Office · Mandra‑Eidyllia Police Department · Mandra‑Eidyllia Police Unit · Oinoi, Greece · Oinous (Greece) · Unnamed 56‑year‑old suspect
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Additional seized items included five swords, 18 knives, three bayonets, two hatchets, one mace, three magazines, seven scopes, two laser devices, 7,477 small‑arms cartridges and 2,700 air‑gun pellets (Police inventory)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police seized 32 firearms (pistols, carbines and air‑guns) at the residence. (Police raid)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The raid uncovered nine dogs, four puppies and a horse kept in conditions that violated animal‑welfare rules. (Police investigation)
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 56‑year‑old man was arrested in Oinoi, Greece, for operating an illegal animal breeding facility. (Police raid after animal‑abuse complaint)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspect was taken to the prosecutor, charged under Greek animal‑welfare and weapons laws, and received administrative fines. (Legal proceedings)
- [● 3 SOURCES] A criminal case was opened for violations of animal‑welfare legislation. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police arrested a 56-year-old man in Oinous, Greece. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police also seized five swords, 18 knives, three bayonets, two machetes, one halberd, three magazines, seven telescopic sights, two laser devices, 7,477 cartridges and 2,700 shotgun pellets. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police seized 32 firearms (pistols, carbines and grenade launchers). (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The rescued animals were removed and handed over to appropriate authorities for care. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The facility housed nine dogs, four puppies and a horse kept in conditions violating animal‑welfare laws. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] A criminal case was opened for violations of weapons law. (All three articles)