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Greek law enforcement crime prevention operations

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Greek law enforcement has conducted various targeted police operations across multiple regions to combat crime and delinquency. Initial operations in Thessaloniki, Argolis, and Arcadia focused heavily on juvenile crime prevention and curbing underage alcohol consumption and minor offenses. Subsequent operations in Thessaloniki expanded to include specialized units, resulting in arrests for narcotics trafficking, theft, and illegal residency. In mid-August, enforcement expanded to the Achaia region, addressing drug possession, store burglaries, and domestic violence. In late August, police in Thessaloniki dismantled a criminal organization responsible for robberies targeting retail stores. Operations also extended to the islands, where a 34-year-old foreign national was arrested in Santorini for four burglaries allegedly involving over 28,500 euros. In Ekali and Agia Paraskevi, a domestic worker was detained for the systematic theft of jewelry valued at approximately 40,000 euros. Other arrests in the Cyclades included violations regarding unlicensed massage services, noise regulations, driving under the influence, and cocaine possession. In early September, a coordinated operation involving the police departments of Spetses, Ermionida, and Epidavros led to the arrest of six individuals following a robbery on the island of Spetses. On September 5, the theft of 40,000 euros and a Seiko brand watch from a residence on Spetses triggered a pursuit. Police units successfully intercepted the group in Lygourio, arresting all six suspects. On September 12, police operations in Western Greece and Thessaloniki targeted narcotics and weapons violations. In Patras, a man was arrested for weapons violations after attempting to discard a 22-centimeter kitchen knife. On September 18, police in Thessaloniki dismantled a drug trafficking organization, arresting eight individuals aged 16 to 28, individuals. On September 17, 2026, the Hellenic Police dismantled an organized crime group responsible for a series of residential burglaries across the Attica region, including two Greeks Athens, Kallithea, Nea Smyrni, and six Albanians. Spata. The group reportedly used rental cars group, active since at least July 2025, was linked to transport 23 documented burglaries and distribute narcotics. attempted thefts with illicit profits estimated to exceed 179,000 euros. Three foreign nationals were arrested, while five other members were identified. The group utilized nighttime surveillance and door marking to target homes, sometimes during holidays.

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  1. 2026-09-19 10:02 UTC Greek law enforcement crime prevention operations
  2. 2026-09-18 08:16 UTC Greek law enforcement crime prevention operations
  3. 2026-09-13 08:58 UTC Greek law enforcement crime prevention operations
  4. 2026-09-07 15:33 UTC Greek law enforcement crime prevention operations
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  8. 2026-08-16 09:46 UTC Greek law enforcement crime prevention operations
  9. 2026-08-09 08:32 UTC Greek law enforcement crime prevention operations

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