They robbed banks and supermarkets, 7 members of a gang were arrested in Greece

2023-01-18 22:34:52Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
They robbed banks and supermarkets, 7 members of a gang were arrested in Greece
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The Greek police have arrested a citizen as a member of a gang, involved in armed robberies of bank branches, ELTA subsidiaries and supermarkets.

Greek media announce that this citizen has a close relationship with one of those convicted for participating in 17N.

It is, according to the information, about the son of Kostas Karatsolis, "Stelios" of the terrorist organization 17N. 57-year-old Karatsolis was sentenced to 17 years in prison for participating in the organization, robbery and bomb explosion.

He was released from prison in 2010.

The gang members were arrested during a major police operation of the Patra Security sub-directorate, which started early on Wednesday.

According to the information, six men and one woman were arrested while two other people are being sought.

As part of the operation, weapons, explosives, and four hydroponic cannabis crops were found. In fact, the information indicates that two pistols, 180 grams of explosives, and detonators were found in one of the houses checked.

Those arrested are accused of three armed robberies in banks, three in ELTA subsidiaries and one in a supermarket in Patras. According to the information, the Anti-Terrorism Department has also been informed.

According to the same information, the "placa" from the robberies is worth 19 thousand euros. Among other things, fake wigs and beards used by gang members were found, as well as books they were reading related to terrorism.


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