illegal
Crime
The Greek Police, a Weapons Smuggling Ring and Frozen Meat Packaging
An undercover investigation in Chania, Crete, ended with the arrest of five police officers who played a role in smuggling weapons and ammunition in frozen meat packaging. The officers, charged with participating in a conspiracy ring and arms smuggling,...
Greece
Greek Rights Groups Slam Asylum Process
Human rights groups in Greece are accusing the government of subjecting asylum seekers to a "degrading and illegal" application process that aims to discourage them from formally requesting state protection.
Fourteen local rights groups said Friday that refugees from war...
Greece
SDOE Says Majority of Gold Trading Stores in Athens are Illegal
Pawnshops and gold trading stores have flooded Athens and smaller Greek cities, and it was about time for the financial police to check their legitimacy. The statistics about Attica's stores reports almost one out of four operates legally. To break...
Greece
Greek Companies Launder Money for Bulgarian Mafia
An estimated twenty five Greek companies provide cover for the Bulgarian mafia, acting in northern Greece.
The information comes from a joint probe of Bulgarian and Greek police, cited by the Bulgarian 24 Chassa (24 Hours) daily. The Greek companies...