Thessaloniki police arrest three for attempted murder with firearms

Greek police have arrested three foreign nationals, aged 26, 31, and 33, in connection with an attempted murder involving firearms that occurred in Thessaloniki in January 2025.

The coordinated operation by the Homicide and Property Crimes Department and the Information and Special Actions Department follows an investigation into an attack on a 32-year-old man. During the incident, a 33-year-old suspect fired a pistol at the victim, failing to hit him but injuring a bystander and causing property damage. A 26-year-old also fired a pistol at the victim, and a 31-year-old brandished a weapon.

The suspects face multiple charges, including attempted murder in concert, dangerous bodily harm, property damage, forgery, and weapons violations. Additionally, the 33-year-old had an outstanding conviction for facilitating the illegal entry of third-country nationals, while the 31-year-old had an outstanding conviction for illegal weapons possession. A fourth suspect, a 32-year-old male, remains at large.