US EditionGreek probes into soccer hooliganism find links to drugs, extortion and arson
- Greek police arrested at least 12 people during an operation against two gangs linked to drug trafficking and violence, as reported by the police on Monday.
- Evidence suggests that hardcore sports fans were involved in smuggling drugs and extorting protection money from businesses.
- A Greek court convicted a 20-year-old Olympiacos fan of manslaughter, sentencing him to life in prison.
- Since February 2024, authorities have fined clubs about 1 million euros, and 96 soccer matches have been played behind closed doors, according to government sources.
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Greek probes into soccer hooliganism find links to drugs, extortion and arson
When a police officer died after clashes with hooligans outside a women's volleyball match in Athens in December 2023, authorities vowed to end the violence and criminality that have plagued Greek sport for decades.
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Kathimerini English EditionGreek police arrest 12 in latest operation against sports-related gangs
ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek police have arrested at least 12 people during an operation to break up two gangs whose members they said were sports fans involved in drug trafficking, beatings, robberies and arson, they said on Monday. Read full story
The dark side of Greek football: When hooliganism meets organized crime
Greek football has long battled with hooliganism, but recent investigations have uncovered something far more sinister lurking in the terraces. What began as tribal fan rivalry has evolved into sophisticated criminal networks operating under the cover of football fandom. Police investigations across Greece are revealing disturbing connections between supporter groups and organized crime, with activities ranging from drug trafficking to extortion…
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