In the investigation of ten cases of thefts which were committed in the wider area of ​​the city of Heraklion and inland, police officers from the Heraklion Security sub-directorate, in cooperation with police officers from the Hersonissos Police Department, proceeded. For these cases, a case file was filed against four men, for distinguished thefts, of which a national defendant was arrested, and for violations of the weapons legislation.

As reported by the police, the four men, during the period from 03/10/2024 to 08/11/2024, had committed the thefts by removing money, jewelry, a hunting rifle and various personal documents, the total monetary value of which exceeds 115,000 euros. In fact, in the morning, during a police operation, police officers identified one of the perpetrators, who was arrested.

In a subsequent search of his home and storage area, a stun gun was found and confiscated., the amount of money of 4,970 euros, three watches and jewelry, thirty-nine cartridges of various types and calibers and clothes related to the thefts. The preliminary investigation continues by the Heraklion Security sub-directorate.