ELAS proceeded yesterday during police operations carried out in Western Attica and in the center of Athens for the prevention and fight against crime, in 17 arrests.
In particular, in the police operation carried out in the region of Western Attica, specifically in the municipality of Acharnon, 88 vehicles and 128 people were checked.
According to police data:
- 14 people were brought
- 12 were arrested for – as the case may be – violation of the law on drugs, personal data, electricity theft and disturbing the peace
- 67 violations of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 10 for theft of electricity, 3 for violation of the drug law, 2 for violation of the law on personal data and 1 for disturbing the peace were confirmed
- 5 vehicles were immobilized and 3 vehicles were transported by crane
- 10 driving licenses and 13 driving licenses were revoked and
- 80 cable removals were carried out from PPC pylons.
Also, in the presence of a public prosecutor, 4 house searches were carried out, in which a total of 12.4 grams of heroin, 4 high-powered floor speakers, 5 cameras and the sum of 2,380 euros were found and confiscated.
The operation was organized and carried out by police officers of the West Attica Police Department, with the assistance of police officers from the Attica Security Department, the Attica Traffic Department, the Attica Police Operations Department, E.K.A.M., O.P.K.E. , DI.AS team, as well as an unmanned aircraft, police dogs with escorts and D.E.D.D.H.E. crew.
At the same time, during the same period of time, in cooperation with the Athens Police Directorate, a police operation was carried out by police officers of the Sub-Directorate of Patrols in the wider area of Patisia, Agios Panteleimon and Omonia, during which 45 people and 7 vehicles were checked, 33 people and 5 were arrested for -in case of violation of the law on aliens and drugs, while 2 grams of methamphetamine were seized.
As indicated in the relevant announcement, “The special operational actions of the Hellenic Police will continue with undiminished intensityaiming to strengthen citizens’ sense of security”.
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Analysis of the Recent Police Crackdown in Western Attica
As I delved into the recent police operations in Western Attica and the center of Athens, I was struck by the sheer scale of the crackdown on crime. According to the latest reports, 17 arrests were made, with a significant police presence in the municipality of Acharnon, where 88 vehicles and 128 people were checked [[1]].
While the exact details of the arrests are still emerging, it’s clear that the police operation was a targeted effort to tackle crime in the region. The numbers speak for themselves: 14 people were brought in for questioning, and 12 were ultimately arrested [[text]]. This kind of swift and decisive action is precisely what’s needed to keep our communities safe.
Furthermore, this latest crackdown is part of a larger trend of increased police activity in the region. Just last week, authorities reported the arrest of six individuals during a separate operation, which also involved the seizure of firearms and over 250 9mm rounds [[1]]. It’s clear that the police are taking a proactive approach to addressing crime in Western Attica.
However, what’s also clear is that juvenile delinquency remains a pressing concern in the region. According to recent data, there have been over 9,000 juvenile arrests in the past eight months alone [[3]]. This is a staggering number, and it highlights the need for stricter penalties for parents who fail to prevent their children from engaging in delinquent behavior.
As a society, we need to take a hard look at the root causes of crime and work towards creating a safer, more just environment for all. The recent police crackdown in Western Attica is a step in the right direction, but there’s still much work to be done.
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