Greek police have blocked Sokratous Street in Athens after the discovery of a suspicious vehicle. During a routine check of a car occupied by an Albanian couple, authorities found a firearm and a quantity of explosives, prompting them to cordon off the area for safety.
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The vehicle in question was a Volkswagen SUV, and the weapon found was a TT model pistol. The explosive material is believed to be TNT, which raised immediate concern among law enforcement officials.
Greek media reports indicate that the 39-year-old Albanian man in custody has a criminal record related to drug offenses and was released from prison in 2016. Accompanying him in the vehicle was a 33-year-old Albanian woman. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming hours.
Later, the man was identified as Armiol Rrasa, a 39-year-old from Gradishtë, Divjakë, Albania. He has a criminal past in both Albania and Greece. In 2008, he was sentenced to life imprisonment in Greece for drug-related crimes and was released in 2015.
His companion, 33-year-old Daniela Luari, was also arrested alongside him. Greek police continue to investigate the couple's possible involvement in criminal activities, as the discovery of explosives and firearms points to potential serious threats.
This incident highlights ongoing security concerns in Greece, especially regarding the presence of organized crime and the trafficking of illegal weapons and explosives across borders.