Turkish National Arrested in Greece on Criminal Gang Charges

Greek authorities have detained a 40-year-old Turkish national on the island of Chios. The suspect was found with false Italian identification and an illegal firearm. The arrest is linked to a criminal gang based in Turkey. This leads to renewed efforts in bilateral cooperation between Turkey and Greece.

Greek authorities have apprehended a 40-year-old Turkish national suspected of involvement in a criminal gang operating in Turkey, according to a police statement released on Friday.

The arrest took place on the island of Chios on Wednesday. The man was found carrying false Italian identification documents and an illegal firearm.

A raid on his residence resulted in the confiscation of a gun and bullets, and an official investigation has been launched. This arrest marks a recent instance of suspected criminal activity linked to Turkish gangs in Greece. Both countries, despite being NATO allies with historic tensions, have increased cooperation in areas including security in recent months.

(With inputs from agencies.)