Arrest of 62-year-old in Agios Dimitrios – Container with hydrogen sulphide in rubbish bin
A cleaning company owner was arrested in Agios Dimitrios, Attica, following the discovery of a container with hydrogen sulphide in a rubbish bin.
Container with hydrogen sulphide in rubbish bin – One person arrested in Agios Dimitrios
The arrest of a 62-year-old cleaning company owner resulted from an investigation by authorities into a suspicious container discovered in the early hours of Saturday, 17 October 2026, in a rubbish bin in Agios Dimitrios, Attica, according to Newsit.gr.
The incident occurred around 03:00 at the intersection of Papaskreka and Kondyli streets. Authorities received a call regarding emissions emanating from the bin, resulting in immediate mobilisation of fire service forces and a EMAK unit.
During the operation, the suspicious container was located and a removal procedure was initiated. The operation was completed after several hours. An investigation revealed that the container contained hydrogen sulphide, an extremely toxic chemical substance used in fertilisers, batteries and cleaning products.
A case file was filed against the 62-year-old for violation of waste management legislation.
The operation involved 15 firefighters with 6 vehicles from the 7th Fire Station, as well as a Special Unit from the 1st EMAK. A unit from the Directorate of Environment and Regional Planning of the Decentralised Administration of Attica was also mobilised.
Source: Newsit.gr