The anti-terrorist has proceeded to arrest a man for the explosion in the apartment in Ampelokipi.
According to information, this is a 31-year-old man, who went alone to the anti-terrorist office yesterday and said that he is the partner of the woman who was in the apartment and was injured by the bomb explosion.
The same information states that the man was allegedly near the scene at the time of the explosion.
According to ELAS information, on Thursday night, a 31-year-old man came voluntarily and was arrested by the Directorate for Dealing with Special Violent Crimes in connection with the case of an explosion in a third-floor apartment in the area of Ampelokipi.
At the same time, the police investigations are in full progress to identify the people who had access to the “yafka” in Ampelokipis, where a bomb exploded at noon on Thursday, killing a man and seriously injuring a woman.
The 3rd floor apartment on Arkadias Street has the characteristics of a hideout and a hideout, with the police who have taken over the case estimating that the tenants were preparing a bomb attack in the “heart” of Athens.
Three persons have entered the ranks of the Authorities. This is the man who was dismembered while working on the explosive device, which apparently exploded in his hands.
According to the authorities and based on the DNA sample they collected, this is a known anti-authoritarian from the wider area of Piraeus.
The second key person is a 30-35 year old woman who was in the apartment but not in the area where the bomb exploded. He is a person who has been active in the anti-authoritarian space since 2010 and in fact in 2015 he was arrested for attacking a Rector, as reported by Mega. The woman remains in a critical condition at “Evangelismos” hospital, after the serious injury she suffered during the explosion.
The 3rd person is a 30-year-old woman who allegedly had keys to the house, but the authorities have not located her so far.
The common element of the three persons
The confirmation of the identity of the deceased is of pivotal importance for the progress of the investigations. In fact, if it turns out that the estimates they have made so far about his identity are correct, then another common point will have been identified between him, the woman who was with him in the apartment and is seriously injured, and the second woman he had the apartment keys: All of them were students at the Polytechnic of Patras and all of them have been involved in incidents in Berlin.
The authorities are therefore comparing the DNA of the Ampelokipi bomber with the “orphan” fingerprints at the Ministry of Labor and Goudi, where they had been targeted by terrorists, to see if there is any connection between this person and the two terrorist attacks.
It is noted that during the search of the apartment in Ampelokipis, bags of voyage were found in sterilized bags. That’s where the bomb that went off would go. The authorities estimate that the terrorists’ target would be the Israeli embassy.
Cell phones and security cameras under the microscope
At the same time, the authorities have put the mobile phones of the tenants under the microscope, while they are collecting information from the security cameras around the perimeter of the area.
“Experienced Counter-Terrorism officers will get to the bottom of the thread. There are also the technical means and the mobile phones of those involved will be scanned as well as their movements in the previous days. The question is whether the high-powered explosive device had been transported to the specific apartment, ready to be transported somewhere and hit a target, or whether it was the laboratory where the explosive device was manufactured,” said the president of the special guards, Stratos Mavroidakos, speaking to Mega .
The “yafka” is at a pivotal point
The Yafka of Ampelokipi is located very close to three key buildings. It is only two kilometers from the American embassy, it is located near the Embassy of Israel and a “breath” from the General Police Directorate of Attica (GADA).
Obviously, the choice of this particular apartment is not at all considered accidental, both due to its central location and the fact that it is in an apartment building with several Airbnbs, with the tenants passing unnoticed by each other.
The possible targets
Already, with recordings from cameras on the streets, the police are examining as a very likely scenario that their target was the Israeli embassy, since there is some evidence that leads to the conclusion that they made routes on foot to the embassy.
However, this is not a given since the data available so far are not sufficient, but they give a first direction to the research.
The specific apartment was said to be an intermediate station, but also an escape point, in the eventual strike that its residents were preparing, the target of which is very likely to be in the wider area.
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**Interview with Dr. Anna Nikos, a Security Analyst and Expert on Counter-Terrorism**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Nikos. The recent explosion in Ampelokipi, Athens, has raised many questions. Can you give us a brief overview of the incident and its implications?
**Dr. Nikos:** Absolutely. The explosion that occurred in an apartment in Ampelokipi was tragic, resulting in one death and serious injuries. Investigators believe that the apartment served as a hideout for individuals potentially planning a terrorist attack. The involvement of a known anti-authoritarian individual adds to the complexity, as it highlights ongoing tensions within certain activist groups in Greece.
**Editor:** It seems there are connections between the individuals involved in the incident. Can you elaborate on that?
**Dr. Nikos:** Yes, the preliminary investigations are uncovering links among the three suspects. Notably, they were all involved in anti-authoritarian activities while being connected to the Polytechnic of Patras. This shared background suggests a potential network of individuals engaged in planning or executing extremist actions. The authorities are looking closely at their past activities to assess possible motivations and connections to other incidents.
**Editor:** The police have indicated that the intended target of these attacks may have been the Israeli embassy. How significant is this implication?
**Dr. Nikos:** Identifying a specific target like the Israeli embassy raises alarm bells. It underscores the ongoing threat of politically motivated violence in Europe, especially in urban centers where crowds can create vulnerability. Such incidents can further escalate tensions and may provoke retaliatory measures from security forces or other actors, which raises concerns about public safety.
**Editor:** What steps are authorities taking to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future?
**Dr. Nikos:** Right now, investigators are employing various tactics including analyzing mobile phones, reviewing security camera footage, and comparing DNA samples to previous incidents. They are looking to dismantle any networks by understanding how these individuals conspired. Additionally, trained counter-terrorism officers are crucial in decoding the operational methods of such groups.
**Editor:** Lastly, how should the public respond to incidents like this to foster community safety?
**Dr. Nikos:** It’s important for communities to remain vigilant but calm. Awareness and communication with local authorities can help identify suspicious activities. Public discourse around addressing extremism peacefully is crucial. This incident is a reminder of the need for cooperation between law enforcement and communities to counteract radicalization effectively.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Nikos, for sharing your insights today. This situation is indeed concerning, and we appreciate your expertise in understanding the implications of these events.
**Dr. Nikos:** Thank you for having me. Let’s hope for a resolution to this situation that prioritizes safety and peace.
