Greek Authorities Foil Planned Grenade Attack in Attica, Arrest Two

Greek authorities have thwarted a planned grenade attack in Attica, arresting two foreign nationals. The Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (DAOC) acted on intelligence to prevent the incident, seizing a defensive grenade and a firearm from the suspects.

The operation led to the arrest of a 30-year-old foreigner and a 31-year-old compatriot, who is already imprisoned in Northern Greece. A 27-year-old Greek national is also implicated in the case.

Authorities reported that the 30-year-old suspect received the grenade from the 27-year-old during a meeting in Attica. The 31-year-old inmate, who is serving time in a Northern Greece prison, allegedly directed the 30-year-old to carry out the attack. Investigators found a mobile phone in the inmate's cell, which is being examined for communication related to the attack's preparation.

Further searches uncovered a revolver with five cartridges in a residence previously visited by the 27-year-old. In total, authorities confiscated a defensive grenade, a revolver with six cartridges, approximately 4,410 euros, two mobile phones, numerous SIM cards, a baseball cap, and a backpack containing a paper with a sports team sticker and a beverage cup. The 30-year-old suspect has been remanded for trial, while the 31-year-old inmate will face prosecution after a relevant order is issued.