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Thessaloniki police officer discards equipment during citizen dispute
A police officer in Thessaloniki engaged in a heated verbal altercation with a citizen after being challenged regarding the legality of parking fines being issued in a specific area.
According to witnesses and security camera footage from a nearby garage, the officer reacted aggressively to the citizen's comments. During the confrontation, the officer reportedly removed and discarded his service equipment, including his bulletproof vest, baton, service pistol, and jacket, leaving them on the side of the road.
The officer has been identified, and an Administrative Disciplinary Investigation (EDE) has been ordered to investigate the incident and the circumstances surrounding the officer's conduct.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Security camera footage from a nearby underground garage recorded the entire incident. www.iefimerida.gr · www.thetoc.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] An officer in Thessaloniki engaged in a verbal altercation with a citizen after being questioned about parking fines. www.iefimerida.gr · www.thetoc.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The officer removed and discarded his service equipment, including his bulletproof vest, baton, service pistol, and jacket, during the confrontation. www.iefimerida.gr · www.thetoc.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An Administrative Disciplinary Investigation (EDE) has been ordered to examine the circumstances of the event. www.thetoc.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The involved police officer has been identified. www.thetoc.gr