Plaka Explosion: Three Arrested with Up to 45 Police Records
The three accused in the fatal explosion on Lysikratous Street had appeared dozens of times in police records for thefts, robberies and drugs.
Dozens of Police Records for the Three Arrested in Connection with the Plaka Explosion
An extensive criminal history and dozens of records in police files are shown by the three men being held in connection with the fatal explosion on Lysikratous Street in Plaka, which cost six people their lives. According to Ethnos, the information available to the authorities indicates that the arrested men repeatedly engaged the police in cases involving thefts, robberies and drugs.
The first of the three had appeared before police authorities 13 times between 2008 and 2026, in connection with thefts, robberies and drugs. The second arrested man has accumulated even more records: from 2019 to 2026 he engaged police more than 20 times, for drugs, thefts, receipt of proceeds of crime and robberies.
The third accused carries the largest "file": from 1985 to 2026 he had engaged the authorities approximately 45 times for thefts, robberies and drugs. Overall, the three arrested men appear as "known" to the authorities, with a history that also includes break-ins, possession of weapons and serious bodily harm.
Two Greeks and One Albanian National
They are two Greek citizens and one national of Albania. According to the investigation findings, the three are alleged to have deliberately damaged the natural gas pipes of the building, attempting to remove copper piping — an action that led to the catastrophic explosion.
Serious Felonies on the Indictment
Criminal proceedings have been brought against all three for a series of serious felonies. The indictment includes arson from which danger to persons resulted with death as a consequence — with intent and in concurrence — as well as explosion with the same consequences.
The prosecution also covers culpable homicide with potential intent in concurrence and in concurrence, and dangerous bodily harm in concurrence and in concurrence.
Defence Statement on Monday at 12:00
The three accused were brought before the investigating magistrate following execution of the arrest warrants against them. They requested and received an extension to obtain knowledge of the case file and prepare their defence statement, which was scheduled for Monday 2 November at 12:00 noon.
Source: Ethnos