Balaskas: The post about the case of the Vlastos brothers

Reporting by Makis Synodinos

In one of the most serious armed clashes in the history of direct action, Christos Balaskas, a police officer of the direct action and vice president of EASYA, mentioned on social media, referring to the danger of the crews of the patrol cars but also to the higher medal and distinction that exists in the ranks of EL.AS. the excellence of heroism.

The incident in question occurred in March 1998 and concerns the Vlastos brothers. Police officers of the direct action patrol cars had just taken over night duty in the area of ​​Kallithea. They were going up L. Thiseos in a patrol rhythm when at some point they saw a duck with two men breaking the red light.

“The driver says to the accompanying warden: Did you see that? Yes, answers the attendant. Then the bike passes a second red light. The crew of A 7-1/B signal to stop for inspection. As soon as the colleagues got out of the patrol car, they realized that the two people were very large and fit. Almost immediately, an armed confrontation began, with the result that the two bystanders were seriously injured and one of the two suspects was killed. The suspects were the fugitive Vlastoi brothers, known for their illegal activity. Only the crew’s composure and vigilance saved them from death, as the suspects opened fire instantly and in cold blood without warning. The two colleagues were promoted to the next rank while they were awarded by the state the excellence of bravery”.

It should be noted that the specific armed incident is still taught in self-defense seminars of Greek police officers.

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