US EditionTurkish Nationals Appear in Greek Court After Shooting Incident with Police in Thessaloniki
- Greek police detained six Turkish nationals on Tuesday evening near Thessaloniki after a shooting involving National Intelligence Service officers.
- The shooting occurred during a covert EYP surveillance targeting Turkish suspects suspected to have ties to organized crime in Greece.
- One suspect exited a silver SUV, fired at least three shots at a car occupied by EYP officers, then fled before police recovered shell casings and footage.
- Authorities link these suspects to broader Turkish organized crime groups involved in drug, arms, and human trafficking operating increasingly in Greece.
- This incident highlights growing concerns about Turkish criminal factions' activity in Greece and their possible use as proxies in transnational conflicts.
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Turkish Citizens Appear in Greek Court After Shootout with Police in Thessaloniki
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Five Turkish nationals appeared in court in northern Greece on Thursday following a series of police raids and arrests triggered by a shooting incident that apparently targeted Greek intelligence officers. Three of those arrested were charged and later sentenced to five months in prison on unrelated drug offenses, while two others were acquitted but remain in police custody for questioning, authorities said. The incid…
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The DerrickTurkish nationals appear in Greek court after shooting incident with police in Thessaloniki
Five Turkish nationals have appeared in court in northern Greece following a wave of police raids and arrests triggered by a shooting incident reportedly targeting Greek intelligence officers. The incident on Wednesday occurred outside in the northern city of Thessaloniki…
Six Turks Arrested After Shooting Incident With Greek Intelligence in Thessaloniki
The Turkish nationals are suspected of links to organized crime. Credit: AMNA Greek police have detained six Turks following a shooting incident involving officers from the National Intelligence Service (EYP) in Thermi near Thessaloniki. The event, which occurred on Tuesday evening, underscores growing concerns as to the activities of Turkish organized crime groups operating within Greece. The incident unfolded during a covert surveillance opera…
6 Turks detained after shooting incident with Greek intelligence in Thessaloniki: report - Turkish Minute
Greek police have detained six Turks following a shooting involving officers from the Greek National Intelligence Service (EYP) in Thermi, near Thessaloniki, according to the Greek Reporter news website.
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