The Hellenic Police Are Sweeping the Center of Athens: The Plan for "Chain Gangs", Thefts and Drugs

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Area mapping, drones, DIAS teams and special patrols in the fight against petty crime

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The recent incidents of chains being snatched from the necks of unsuspecting women in the center of Athens, as well as the almost immediate arrest of the perpetrators, have brought to the surface the issue of policing the center of Athens, with all the peculiarities that this entails. According to information from competent police sources, the arrests of the "chain-wielding" people shortly after or even in plain sight, as happened yesterday in A…

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A multi-level operational plan to tackle petty crime is underway in central Athens, with police forces

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Chain snatchings even in broad daylight, pickpockets on tourist streets and drug “markets” keep the petty crime front open in the center of Athens. The Greek National Police has divided the city into sectors and is implementing a 24-hour plan with plainclothes police, foot and vehicle patrols, targeted checks and drones that transmit images in real time. […] Petty crime in Athens: Drones, plainclothes police and “red” zones - pontosnews.gr

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The Hellenic Police's operational plan includes mapping of "hot" spots, foot and vehicle patrols, DIAS, OPKE, drones and constant communication with professionals at the center.

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A targeted operational plan to tackle petty crime in the center of Athens is in full development, with the Hellenic Police.