Greek Coast Guard arrests smugglers after high-speed chase
Greek Coast Guard arrests two smugglers after dramatic high-speed chase across Aegean Sea, rescuing 15 Syrian migrants including women and children.
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Former footballer from major Thessaloniki team leads drug trafficking ring
Former professional footballer from major Thessaloniki team allegedly led cocaine trafficking ring in Athens nightlife venues, with three police officers implicated.
Double murder in Aigio: Italian suspect’s testimony postponed to Saturday
Italian suspect in Aigio double murder case postpones testimony as investigation reveals possible motive involving victim’s plan to move to Germany for medical care.
Arsenal found in Korydallos home: 52-year-old arrested
Police arrest 52-year-old man in Korydallos after discovering illegal weapons cache including dozens of knives, pocket knives and ammunition in his home.
Georgios Savvidis sentenced to four years in prison for extortion
Georgios Savvidis, son of PAOK FC president, sentenced to four years for involvement in football agent extortion case that escalated to arson in 2015.
“Slap them until they become men”: Mafia tactics used by teen drug dealers
Shocking recordings reveal how teenage drug dealers used mafia-style intimidation tactics to control younger minors in organized crime networks.
Shock in Athens: Man claiming to be cleric arrested for exposing himself
Athens police arrest 52-year-old man claiming to be a cleric for exposing himself to pedestrians in broad daylight, causing major public disturbance.
Aigio double murder: Shocking police testimony reveals 65-year-old Italian suspect’s behavior at crime scene
Police officers reveal shocking details from Greek double murder scene where 65-year-old Italian suspect showed disturbing calm behavior during investigation.
How drones become a “trojan horse” for prisons: New aerial threat
Drones are becoming a growing security threat for prisons worldwide, with Greece recording its fifth contraband smuggling attempt via drone this year.
James Dalamagkas: Disguised as priest, fled Australia with fake passport
Fugitive James Dalamagkas escaped Australia in 1999 disguised as a priest using a fake passport after being charged with murder in Sydney.
Tragedy at sea: 71-year-old passenger dies on Kos-Piraeus ferry
A 71-year-old passenger died aboard a Greek ferry traveling from Kos to Piraeus after losing consciousness during the voyage, with authorities ordering autopsy.
Ilion assault: Man who attacked female driver identified (Video)
Police identify man caught on video attacking female driver in Greece after road rage incident escalated to violence in front of child.