Seven Arrested in Western Athens Police Sweep
Seven individuals have been arrested during a police sweep conducted in the western areas of Athens, targeting criminal activity.
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Seven individuals have been arrested during a police sweep conducted in the western areas of Athens, targeting criminal activity.

Athens Traffic Police implemented a large-scale roadblock operation in the Pagrati neighborhood, focusing on enforcing a zero-tolerance policy against drunk driving.

A man of African origin caused a security alert at the Athens General Police Directorate (GADA) after appearing at a guard post and claiming to be carrying explosives.
A man was arrested outside the Athens police headquarters after threatening to detonate explosives and being found with three grenades.

For the first time in 15 years, Easter celebrations in the Neo Kosmos district of Athens proceeded without molotov attacks, following a successful operational plan by the Athens Police which led to arrests.

Michalis Chrysochoidis, Minister of Citizen Protection, announced the reinforcement of Athens police services and new initiatives for 2026, emphasizing efforts to enhance security in the capital.

A man carrying real grenades threatened to detonate himself outside the GADA police headquarters in Athens, leading to a controlled explosion by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit.

A 49-year-old man was arrested in the Athens suburb of Kallithea after police caught him physically beating and dragging his partner through the streets following a late-night dispute. The violent ass

Four individuals have been arrested in Athens on charges of belonging to a criminal organization and violating drug laws, following the seizure of over 160 kilograms of hashish.

Authorities in Athens are continuing intensive traffic controls, focusing on alcohol-related offenses, as part of large-scale operations across the capital's roads.

A man who threatened to blow himself up outside the Athens Police Headquarters was found to be carrying two real grenades.