Police operation against car theft ring in Attica – 13 arrests

A police operation is underway in areas of northeastern Attica and Athens targeting a ring that systematically stole private vehicles. So far, 13 people have been arrested.

Police operation against car theft ring in Attica – 13 arrests

Police operation against car theft ring in Attica – 13 arrests

In the morning of Monday, 15 June, a large-scale police operation began in areas of northeastern Attica and the capital, targeting a group that had been engaged in the theft of passenger vehicles.

The operation involves officers from the Department for Persecution and Investigation of Crimes in Spata-Artemida, in cooperation with colleagues from the Directorate for Persecution of Crimes Against Property in Attica and the Special Crimes Division.

The authorities had drawn up a case file against members of the organisation and relevant arrest warrants had been issued. The ring's activities had a systematic character.

From the early hours of the operation, 13 people are in custody. The investigation by the prosecuting authorities continues.

Source: Newsbeast

Source: Newsbeast

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