Greek police arrest a Palestinian man on suspicion of planning attacks
Police say the suspect was linked to a suspected cell that targeted Israeli tourists and included joint explosives training, with searches yielding phones and hard drives.
- Greek police arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man in Crete on suspicion of planning "terrorist" attacks and belonging to Hamas.
- Authorities linked the arrest to four Palestinians detained in Cyprus who are being investigated on terrorism-related charges and belonging to a criminal organization.
- Searches in Crete and Athens uncovered mobile phones, a laptop, and bank cards; investigators believe the suspect received joint training in explosives.
- The suspect will appear before a magistrate later Sunday as police investigate his alleged travel abroad to undergo training.
- Greek media reported the suspect may have planned to target a ship arriving in Crete from Israel, where cruise ships carrying Israeli tourists regularly dock in Agios Nikolaos.
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Greece charges Palestinian man over suspected Hamas links
ATHENS, June 8 - A 37-year-old man arrested in Greece over the weekend has been charged with terrorism offences linked to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, the Athens News Agency reported on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A Palestinian suspected of links with Hamas was arrested in Greece this Saturday. He is suspected of planning "terrorist acts" on the island of Crete. The suspect had ordered explosives on the Internet and had been trained. - He wanted to attack an Israeli cruise ship: a Palestinian suspected of terrorism arrested in Greece (International).
Greek Authorities Arrest Palestinian in Crete, Foil Alleged Plot Targeting Israeli Cruise Ship
Greek counterterrorism authorities arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man on the island of Crete after an intelligence-led investigation into what officials believe was preparation for a possible terrorist attack. • Investigators believe the suspect, originally from Gaza, was recruited by Hamas and later traveled to Malaysia, where he allegedly received specialized training in explosives and operational […]
Greek Authorities Arrest Hamas-Linked Palestinian in Alleged Plot Against Israeli Cruise Ship
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