Thessaloniki's Far-Right Group Dismantled by Police

Greek police have dismantled a far-right criminal group in Thessaloniki, arresting 28 individuals. The group, linked to racist violence, used revenues for activism and criminal activities. Their operations were planned via a mobile app to evade detection, with a resurgence in 2024.

Greek authorities have taken decisive action against a far-right criminal network operating in Thessaloniki, detaining 28 suspects. The group, known for racially motivated violence, came under scrutiny following an extensive investigation.

Police revealed that the group funded its operations through membership fees, spending the proceeds on items for activism and violence. Officials highlighted the group's strategic use of a mobile app to orchestrate their operations and avoid detection.

The investigation exposes a troubling attempt to recruit minors into their ranks, using social media to proliferate their extremist beliefs. This follows Greece's 2020 classification of the far-right Golden Dawn as a criminal organization after a prominent trial.

(With inputs from agencies.)