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Authorities thwart planned grenade attack in Athens

Greek authorities, led by the Organized Crime Division, arrested a 30-year-old Egyptian national in Glyfada on July 25, 2026, after he was found in possession of a hand grenade. Investigations revealed that the suspect intended to target a group of approximately 15 individuals, including the former Supreme Court Prosecutor, Isidoros Dogiakos. Authorities had warned the former prosecutor to vacate his residence last Tuesday due to intelligence regarding a planned strike.

The operation was allegedly orchestrated from within the Diavata prison by another Egyptian national, a 31-year-old inmate serving a life sentence for homicide. A 27-year-old Greek man, who acted as an intermediary and supplied the grenade, remains at large, though police successfully raided a residence linked to him, seizing a handgun and 4,000 euros. Police continue to investigate the broader criminal network behind the plot.

Following the arrest, authorities are conducting further inquiries into the origin of the weapon and the extent of the conspiracy. The case highlights ongoing coordination between organized crime elements within the prison system and external operatives. The suspects involved are currently facing criminal charges as the investigation proceeds.

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