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Palestinian man arrested in Crete suspected of Hamas membership
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Palestinian man arrested in Crete suspected of Hamas membership

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 37-year-old Palestinian man was arrested in Crete on suspicion of being a member of Hamas.
  • The arrest was part of a joint operation by Greek intelligence and anti-terrorism units.
  • Authorities found mobile devices, a laptop, data storage, and bank cards during searches in Crete and Athens.

Greek authorities have arrested a 37-year-old man of Palestinian origin in Crete, accusing him of being a member of the militant group Hamas. The arrest was the result of a coordinated operation between the Hellenic National Intelligence Service (EYP) and the Directorate for Combating Violent Crimes (DAEEV).

The suspect is accused of joining a terrorist organization, receiving training, and planning terrorist acts. Initial investigations suggest he had connections with individuals recently arrested in Cyprus for similar terrorism-related offenses. The operation involved searches of residences in both Crete and Athens.

During the searches, law enforcement officials seized various items, including mobile phones, a laptop, data storage devices, and bank cards. The arrested individual has been transferred to the custody of the relevant prosecutor. Investigations are ongoing to uncover further details and potential accomplices.

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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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