On Saturday, July 25, 2026, Greek authorities arrested an Egyptian national in Athens after he was found in possession of a hand grenade. The suspect was under surveillance by the Greek organized crime unit, known as the Greek FBI, after intelligence indicated he was planning to pick up the explosive in the southern suburbs of Attica. He was apprehended immediately following the acquisition of the device.

Reports indicate that the intended target of the attack was former Supreme Court Prosecutor Isidoros Dogiakos. Authorities had reportedly warned Dogiakos about a potential strike on his residence as early as the previous Tuesday, advising him to leave his home. Investigators are currently looking into links between the suspect, an individual currently incarcerated, and a Greek national who remains at large and is suspected of facilitating the transfer of the weapon.

The investigation remains ongoing as police seek to determine the precise origin of the grenade and the full extent of the suspect's involvement with criminal networks. While the suspect is in custody, authorities continue to process evidence to uncover potential accomplices and the underlying motive behind the planned attack.