A terrorist network that, with guidance from abroad, was planning strikes against carefully selected targets in Greek territory, was dismantled, following coordinated actions by the Greek Police and the National Intelligence Service (NIS).

On the basis of information collected and processed by the National Intelligence Service, coordinated operations of the EYP and the Anti-Terrorist Service (D.A.E.B.) were carried out in various areas of the territory.

In the context of these coordinated actions of the two Services, two (2) foreigners were arrested, members of the terrorist-leadership, who were active abroad, as the “brains” of the network.

They aimed not only at the loss of innocent citizens, but also at undermining the country’s sense of security, simultaneously damaging its institutions and threatening its international relations.

Analysis of the seized information and digital data revealed and confirmed that the members of the network:

  • had already chosen as the target of the attack, a building of special semiotics,
  • had carried out the reconnaissance of the area and the planning of the attack,
  • had received final instructions to carry out the blow,
  • in implementation of these instructions, they were also looking for other persons for the best possible execution of their mission.

A criminal case file was opened, while in the morning hours of 03/28/2023, the arrested persons were brought before the Athens District Attorney and referred to an Investigator.

Investigations are ongoing.