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Greek police law enforcement operations

Overview

Greek police have conducted several law enforcement operations across various regions of the country, targeting drug offenses, theft, and weapons violations. In Central Greece and Attica, coordinated actions resulted in 30 arrests in regions including Boeotia and Euboea, focusing on theft prevention and drug enforcement. In Attica, authorities arrested two members of a criminal organization suspected of stealing over 250,000 euros by posing as electricity company employees to commit fraud. Subsequent operations in Western Greece led to further arrests in Patras, Ilia, and Agrinio. These incidents involved the seizure of a knife, the discovery of cannabis plants grown at a residence, and the confiscation of processed and raw cannabis. Between September 1 and September 15, 2026, the Peloponnese Regional Police Directorate expanded these efforts through extensive operations across Argolis, Arcadia, Corinthia, Laconia, and Messinia. During this period, authorities inspected 712 individuals and 501 vehicles, resulting in 42 arrests and 66 individuals being taken into custody. Reported offenses included drug trafficking, theft of electricity, possession of forged or withheld identification, and illegal rural trade. On September 20, 2026, the Hellenic Police implemented specialized operational plans to combat petty crime and street offenses in central Athens. This initiative, managed by the Attica General Police Directorate, follows a series of chain-snatching incidents targeting women in areas such as Agios Panteleimonas, the Acropolis, and Victoria Square. The strategy utilizes a multi-layered approach involving the Athens Police, Emergency Response (DIAS), and Security units, incorporating high-risk area mapping, flexible intervention teams, and drone surveillance to prevent street crimes and drug-related activities. On September 30, 2026, simultaneous operations were conducted in Aspropyrgos and Koropi using specialized units, police dogs, and drones. In Aspropyrgos, 12 individuals were arrested for offenses including electricity theft, water theft, and the possession or distribution of criminal products.

Entities

Hellenic Police · Aspropyrgos · Attica General Police Directorate · Central Greece · Attica

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Greek police arrest 19 in Aspropyrgos and Koropi operations

    Greek police arrested 19 people during simultaneous operations in Aspropyrgos and Koropi targeting electricity and water theft, environmental violations, and construction law breaches.

  2. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    Athens police launch new plan to combat street crime

    The Hellenic Police have launched a dynamic operational plan in central Athens to combat petty crime, including chain snatching and drug offenses, using drones and increased patrols.

  3. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Peloponnese police conduct major crime crackdown

    Greek police conducted widespread operations in the Peloponnese region from September 1–15, 2026, resulting in 42 arrests and 66 individuals taken into custody for various offenses.

  4. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Greek police conduct major operations in Central Greece and Attica

    Greek authorities conducted major police operations in Central Greece and Attica, resulting in 30 arrests for various crimes and the dismantling of a criminal gang responsible for extensive theft and fraud.

Sources

argolikeseidhseis.gr · businessdaily.gr · capital.gr · cnn.gr · dete.gr · dimokratia.gr · enikos.gr · ertnews.gr · iefimerida.gr · lamiareport.gr · lykavitos.gr · messinialive.gr · mononews.gr · myportal.gr · pireas365.gr · protothema.gr · seleo.gr · thetoc.gr

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