Fifteen Arrested in Targeted Police Operation in Aspropyrgos

Authorities in Aspropyrgos, Greece, have arrested 15 individuals following a comprehensive police operation targeting illegal activities in the area. The sweep involved a significant deployment of law enforcement resources, including officers from the Aspropyrgos Directorate of Police, the West Attica Crimes Division, the Attica Police Operations Directorate, the Special Operational Tactical Unit (OPKE), the DIAS rapid response unit, and the Attica Traffic Directorate. A drone was also employed for aerial surveillance during the operation.

The primary objective of the operation was to prevent and address all forms of illegal activity identified in Aspropyrgos. The arrested individuals face charges related to electricity theft, violations of laws governing street vending, and breaches of traffic regulations.

Specifically, authorities issued 17 traffic citations for driving without a license and failure to wear a helmet. Two vehicle registration permits and two driver's licenses were confiscated. During searches, police seized 19 solar panels, a generator, a welding machine, and 11 power tools. Additionally, two cases were filed for environmental pollution.

A team from the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) removed 1,860 meters of cables used for electricity theft, uncovering two instances of illegal power tapping from residences. In a separate incident during the operation, a migrant was arrested for a prior domestic violence incident in Drapetsona.