EL.AS made 13 arrests. during the special operational activities that took place yesterday, Wednesday, January 4, in the wide area of ​​Western Attica to prevent and combat crime.

3 arrests were made for drug-related crimes, the same number for weapons, 2 for criminal documents and 5 for traffic violations.

According to EL.AS, a total of 192 checks on persons, 103 checks on vehicles, 27 arrests and 7 arrests of vehicles were carried out as part of the operation.

At the same time, during a search conducted in the presence of a bailiff, a total of 2 combat rifles, 3 binoculars and a rifle silencer, 6 weapons (two pistols, two pneumatic pistols, a revolver and a stun gun) were found. ), a mortar shell, 352 shells and shells of various calibers, 2 bats (metal and wood), and a small amount of drugs.

It is noted that the police operations involved forces from the West Attica Police Department, the Attica Security Directorate/Anti-Narcotics Subdivision, OPKE, the Direct Action Directorate/DIAS Group, the Attica Police Operations Directorate, the West Attica Security Subdirectory, EKAM and the participation of police dogs.

As for the confiscated weapons, they will be sent to the Criminal Investigation Department for laboratory testing, and narcotic substances – to the Chemical Service of Athens. Arrested persons are delivered to the competent body of the prosecutor’s office.