Police Operation in Aspropyrgos Nets 15 Arrests

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1. επιχείρηση  (f.)
   Συντονισμένες ενέργειες που εκτελούνται για κάποιο σκοπό. ↩︎
2. άτομο  (n.)
   Ένας άνθρωπος ή πρόσωπο. ↩︎
3. όπλο  (n.)
   Αντικείμενο που χρησιμοποιείται για άμυνα ή επίθεση. ↩︎
4. ναρκωτικό  (n.)
   Ουσίες που μπορούν να επηρεάσουν τη διάθεση. ↩︎
5. παράβαση  (f.)
   Πράξεις αντίθετες στους κανόνες ή στο νόμο. ↩︎
6. εγκληματικότητα  (f.)
   Η ύπαρξη εγκληματικών πράξεων σε μια περιοχή. ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: What did the police find during their operation in Aspropyrgos?

Question 2: What other actions did the police take apart from arrests?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
επιχείρηση  (f.)	operation
άτομο  (n.)	persons
όπλο  (n.)	weapon
ναρκωτικό  (n.)	drugs
παράβαση  (f.)	violations
εγκληματικότητα  (f.)	crime

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A significant police operation conducted in the Aspropyrgos area of Western Attica resulted in the arrests of 15 individuals and the seizure of various illicit items. The operation, meticulously planned by the Western Attica Police Directorate, aimed to curtail illegal activities reported within the region.

Participating in the operation were officers from the Western Attica Crime Prosecution and Investigation Division, specialized police units from O.P.K.E. and D.I.A.S., and personnel from the Attica Police Operations, Traffic Directorate, and other supporting units. Additionally, technological assets such as a police dog and an unmanned drone were employed, highlighting the operation’s comprehensive scope.

The primary focus of this significant crackdown was to prevent and address a variety of criminal behaviours. Those arrested now face charges related to electricity theft and violations of gun laws. Concurrently, numerous driving-related violations were recorded, including the lack of valid driving licenses and the non-use of helmets and seat belts. As a consequence, 12 driving licenses and four vehicle registrations were revoked.

In searches conducted at residences, authorities discovered and confiscated a shotgun reported stolen in 2022, eight cartridges, a knife, and a cannabis grinder. Further action by a Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) crew involved dismantling 506 meters of illegal wiring used for unauthorized electricity connections.

All arrested individuals have been referred to the competent prosecutorial authorities. Police officials affirmed that these operations will persist to enhance citizens’ sense of security and combat criminal activities in the area.

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