A gang whose members committed robberies using ISAP or METRO stations in the center of Athens was dismantled by the Athens Security Sub-Directorate of the Attica Security Directorate.

As part of a police operation, seven foreigners, aged 17, 18, 21 and 22 years old, gang members – as the case may be – were arrested for professional robbery and violation of arms and drug laws.

They have been identified and their accomplices are being sought.

As it emerged from the investigation, the defendants, at least since the beginning of this year, had formed and joined a criminal group with the purpose of committing robberies.

In particular, in terms of their method of action, the defendants, having as launching points ISAP and METRO stations in the center of Athens, usually approached their victims in groups of two.

Then, by the method of employment, or by pulling, they mainly removed chains, which the victims wore around their necks or hands, and other personal belongings.

When they failed to remove them, they did not hesitate to use physical violence or threats with sharp objects to achieve their goal.

After searches of their possessions and homes, the following were found and confiscated:

  • 2 folding knives,
  • 2 cannabis graters,
  • 4 neck chains and 2 hand chains,
  • 3 watches,
  • the sum of 115 euros,
  • 11 mobile phones and their personal documents.

From the preliminary investigation so far, 12 cases of robberies have been solved.

Those arrested were taken to the Athens District Attorney.