Shootings in New Makri: Three arrests - The Turkish mafia war under scrutiny
Greek police arrested three Turkish nationals in connection with a shooting incident in New Makri on March 3, with ongoing investigations to identify a fourth suspect.
On the morning of Sunday, Greek police took arrest action against three Turkish nationals linked to a shooting that occurred in New Makri on March 3. Among those detained is believed to be the alleged primary shooter. The police are actively pursuing leads to locate a fourth individual involved in the incident, indicating a larger investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which appears to be connected to ongoing conflicts involving Turkish organized crime. The arrests were conducted by officials from the Organized Crime Unit of the Hellenic Police, featuring a targeted operation that resulted in four detentions, of which three escalated into full arrests. The detainees are reportedly connected to the shooting incident, including the individual identified as the shooter and a suspected accomplice. Additionally, a third person apprehended during the operation was arrested for violating immigration laws but is not believed to be linked to the shooting. This incident reflects ongoing tensions related to the activities of Turkish criminal organizations that operate in Greece and potentially elsewhere. Law enforcement agencies are under increasing pressure to address such organized crime, which involves international dimensions given the cross-border nature of these criminal activities. In light of these arrests, authorities may step up surveillance and enforcement measures aimed at preventing further incidents involving gangs tied to the Turkish mafia.