# Criminal activity and police operations in Greece > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-activity-and-police-operations-in-greece > Updated: 2026-09-08T09:56:52.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Greek authorities have conducted several operations targeting various criminal activities, including theft, assault, and organized crime. In Ptolemaida, police arrested a foreign national with an outstanding sentence for previous thefts. During the arrest, the suspect reportedly attacked officers, causing minor injuries. The individual was also linked to attempted thefts from an elderly resident and was found to be in the country illegally. In the Ilia region, a suspect was apprehended while attempting to retrieve a stolen vehicle; the individual is linked to a criminal organization responsible for residential burglaries and vehicle theft resulting in significant financial losses. In Megara, police dismantled a criminal organization specializing in the systematic theft and dismantling of vehicles for spare parts. During a raid on an auto repair shop in Nea Peramos, two men were arrested. The group, active since at least July 2026, allegedly stole vehicles to sell as parts. Authorities seized three stolen vehicles, professional cutting tools, forged license plates, a stolen disabled parking permit, and a shotgun. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Megara police dismantle vehicle theft and dismantling ring Two men were arrested in Megara, Greece, for operating a criminal organization that stole vehicles and dismantled them for spare parts at a repair shop in Nea Peramos. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/megara-police-dismantle-vehicle-theft-and-dismantling-ring ### 2026-09-07: Greece: Police arrest suspects in separate theft and assault cases Greek police arrested a fugitive in Ptolemaida who assaulted officers during his capture, and dismantled a criminal organization in Ilia responsible for multiple burglaries and vehicle thefts. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-police-arrest-suspects-in-separate-theft-and-assault-cases --- Cite as: Criminal activity and police operations in Greece. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-activity-and-police-operations-in-greece