In Thessaloniki, a 40-year-old man has been ordered to be detained by the 7th Investigating Magistrate after admitting to a series of burglaries targeting shops in the Kato Toumba and Chalandri areas. Reports indicate that he committed these burglaries in the early hours of the previous Sunday, managing to break into ten establishments in just a few hours before being arrested the following morning while attempting to steal from a pastry shop.

During his confession, the man mentioned that he is a drug addict and claimed memory gaps due to medication he had taken. His defense lawyer has requested a psychiatric evaluation to assess his mental state. The man has a prior record for similar offenses in Attica, having been released under restrictive conditions before this incident occurred.

The case highlights ongoing issues related to property crimes in urban areas of Greece and the challenges faced by law enforcement in managing repeat offenders. The suspect's previous legal status and claims of addiction also raise questions about the effectiveness of current measures to rehabilitate individuals with substance abuse issues who are involved in criminal activities.