Targeted actions of EL.AS. to deal with crime in areas with an increased frequency of criminal events

Between 11 September and 11 October there were 4,113 arrests and 1,632 arrests across the country

The Greek Police, carefully analyzing the delinquency and criminality data across the territory, quantitatively and qualitatively, is reorganizing, reforming its planning and focusing its actions in order to upgrade the level of safety of citizens in everyday life.

In this context, the Hellenic Police continuously conducts targeted special operational actions and controls, placing particular emphasis on places where increased incidents of criminal behavior are observed.

In special operations to combat delinquency in areas with increased delinquency, for the period from September 11 to October 11, 4,113 arrests were made, of which 1,632 turned into arrests for various crimes, such as indicatively: violation of the legislation on drugs, thefts, execution of arrest warrants, operation of illegal foundries, illegal carrying of weapons, etc.

In Northern Greece, 779 arrests and 212 arrests were made, for various crimes, while in the South, 3,334 arrests and 1,420 arrests were made during the same period.

The Greek Police, in the context of the implementation of the plan to deal with crime and delinquent behavior and with the sole aim of enhancing the level of security of citizens, continues intensive checks, with particular emphasis on places where increased crime rates are recorded.