Thessaloniki: Driver with 7 migrants arrested following pursuit in live broadcast
A car chase in central Thessaloniki was recorded in a live broadcast on SKAI. The driver fled on foot, leaving behind 7 irregular migrants.
Pursuit with 7 migrants captured in live broadcast in Thessaloniki
Scenes of a police chase unfolded in the early hours of Thursday 8 October 2026 in central Thessaloniki, when SKAI's camera recorded in live broadcast an attempt by a driver to escape from police officers, according to Newsit.gr.
The driver of a black car, who was transporting migrants from Serres, refused to comply with checkpoint signals given by police officers and attempted to flee at high speeds. During the chase, he repeatedly ran red lights.
Forces from the Immediate Action unit and OPKE participated in the pursuit. The car was eventually immobilised at the intersection of Agios Dimitrios and Arkadiopolis streets after colliding with parked vehicles.
Inside the vehicle, 7 irregular migrants were found. The driver managed to flee on foot and the Hellenic Police has launched a manhunt for his location and arrest.
Source: Newsit.gr