Greek Cookie Factory Owner Arrested on Felony Charges After Deadly Explosion Kills Workers
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Greek Cookie Factory Owner Arrested on Felony Charges After Deadly Explosion Kills Workers
The owner of the cookie factory that was devastated by an explosion is arrested for felony. Photo credit: AMNA The owner of the “Violanta” cookie factory in Trikala, central Greece, has been arrested after prosecutors upgraded charges against him to a felony following a deadly explosion that killed five workers, authorities said. He remains in custody and is due to appear before a prosecutor on Tuesday. The blast tore through the factory early M…
The charge was upgraded to manslaughter with possible intent after it was revealed that there were reports of strong gas odors, which were never verified.
The owner of the "Violanta" biscuit factory in Trikala was arrested yesterday afternoon by officers of the Arson Crimes Prevention Directorate (DAEE), following a surprise operation inside the factory. This development came as the Prosecutor's Office decided to upgrade the indictment for the explosion that claimed the lives of five women three weeks ago. Specifically, the charge of arson and explosion was converted from a misdemeanor by negligen…
According to information, the owner of the Violanta biscuit factory will remain temporarily detained at the Trikala police headquarters, after his statement before the investigator. He had previously been arrested again by ... More
The Trikala First Instance Prosecutor upgraded the indictment for the deadly explosion at the "Violanta" industry earlier today.
On Saturday afternoon, the owner of the company "Violanta" was arrested again, after the indictment was upgraded by the Trikala First Instance Prosecutor's Office. A team from the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes (DAEE) went to the company's premises and proceeded to arrest the businessman, in execution of a warrant issued by the Trikala investigator. According to information, the initial charge of causing arson and explosion by negligence…
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