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Oinoi: Animal abuse investigation uncovers huge arsenal
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Oinoi: Animal abuse investigation uncovers huge arsenal

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Police in Oinoi, Greece, arrested a 56-year-old man for running an illegal animal farm and possessing a large arsenal.
  • The investigation began with a complaint about animal cruelty, leading to the discovery of 9 dogs, 4 puppies, and a horse living in poor conditions.
  • Authorities seized 32 firearms, swords, knives, axes, ammunition, and other weapons from the property.

Greek police arrested a 56-year-old man in Oinoi for operating an illegal animal farm and amassing a significant arsenal of weapons. The investigation was triggered by a complaint regarding animal abuse. Officers found 9 dogs, 4 puppies, and a horse living in conditions that violated animal welfare standards.

The man now faces charges for violations of animal welfare laws and weapons regulations. Authorities promptly informed the prosecutor, initiating the process to safely remove the animals and transfer them to appropriate services for care and protection.

During a search of the property, police discovered and confiscated 32 firearms, including pistols and rifles, along with five swords, 18 knives, three folding knives, two axes, a cleaver, three magazines, seven scopes, two laser devices, 7,477 rounds of ammunition for firearms, and 2,700 air rifle pellets. The suspect was handed over to the prosecutor, and administrative fines were imposed.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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