Authorities have now apprehended the fourth suspect allegedly involved in the deadly arson attack on the home of Afroditi Nestora in Thessaloniki. The Counter-Terrorism Unit arrested the 25-year-old as he was leaving his residence in the Ano Poli district of Thessaloniki. The young man appears to have played a key role in the case, as he is alleged to be the person who received the keys to the safe house from its 24-year-old owner. The arrest was carried out in the morning pursuant to a warrant issued by the examining magistrate handling the case. Fully armed police officers, wearing balaclavas and with weapons drawn, cordoned off the entire street in front of the apartment building where the 25-year-old resided.
Thessaloniki: The fourth suspect arrested over the deadly attack on the Nestora residence
Star channel brought the 25-year-old’s photo into the public eye after his arrest in connection with the attack on Afroditi Nestora’s home. The young man was detained by Counter-Terrorism Unit officers at the very moment he stepped out of his apartment door. A subsequent search of his residence was conducted, and the items seized will be sent to forensic laboratories for further examination.
According to Star’s reporting, the 25-year-old, identified by his initials T.A., is an electrician and a graduate of a vocational school operated by the Greek Manpower Employment Organisation (OAED). Police confirmed he was already known to authorities.
He had previously been arrested after smashing shop windows together with his brother.
In addition to containers of flammable liquid, the Forensic Investigations Division team seized mobile phones and other digital evidence, which are currently under examination at forensic laboratories.
His alleged role in the case
According to authorities, the 25-year-old is believed to be the key link connecting the case. He was acquainted with the young owner of the apartment that investigators say was used as a staging ground by the perpetrators. As the apartment’s owner stated in his testimony, he handed the keys over to the 25-year-old without knowing they would ultimately end up in the hands of other individuals.
