×
GreekEnglish

×
  • Politics
  • Diaspora
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Cooking
Friday
16
Jan 2026
weather symbol
Athens 15°C
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • World
  • Diaspora
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Mediterranean Cooking
  • Weather
Contact follow Protothema:
Powered by Cloudevo
> Greece

Sokratous Street: Albanian couple arrested with weapons and explosives after random car check

A suspicious package was discovered inside a car that police had stopped for inspection

Newsroom October 11 04:46

The weapon they possessed, according to reports, was a Tokarev-type pistol, and the couple had leased the luxury vehicle they were driving.

An Albanian couple was eventually arrested after a random check by the Hellenic Police on Sokratus Street in central Athens.

>Related articles

Why seasonal flu is so “aggressive” this year: An infectious disease specialist from “Sotiria” explains the two main causes

Mitsotakis attends the inauguration of the renovated Emergency Department at Red Cross Hospital

“Aunt Pecu,” who lived outside all protocol: Who the unconventional and eccentric princess Irene was

According to information, shortly after 4:00 PM, there was a traffic update in the Sokratus area due to the inspection of a random vehicle. During the search, police found a package containing explosives, as well as firearms.

swkratous__1__2
swkratous__2__2
swkratous__3__2
swkratous__4__2
swkratous__5__2

The two arrested individuals, a man and a woman, were taken to the Police Station for further questioning, while authorities are investigating the origin and destination of the items found.

The weapon they possessed, according to reports, was a Tokarev-type pistol, and the couple had leased the luxury vehicle they were using.

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

#Albanian#greece#police#sokratous
> More Greece

Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news

See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr

> Latest Stories

The historic cafes of Athens: 12 legendary hangouts lost to time

January 16, 2026

Why seasonal flu is so “aggressive” this year: An infectious disease specialist from “Sotiria” explains the two main causes

January 16, 2026

Mitsotakis attends the inauguration of the renovated Emergency Department at Red Cross Hospital

January 16, 2026

Where insects go in winter

January 16, 2026

Zelensky: If an agreement is reached, we are ready to sign even next week

January 16, 2026

Actress Melpo Zarokosta dies at 93

January 16, 2026

11 Iconic meze dishes from Volos

January 16, 2026

Sports broadcasts: Where to watch the Conference League play-off draw, the derby in volleyball, and the EuroLeague

January 16, 2026
All News

> World

Zelensky: If an agreement is reached, we are ready to sign even next week

Zelensky says agreements could be finalized soon, stressing the need for long-term security guarantees beyond political cycles

January 16, 2026

The billionaire behind Trump’s Greenland decisions convinced him that the U.S. should acquire it

January 16, 2026

Why Trump hasn’t “pressed the button” to attack Iran: White House and allies doubt it will weaken the Iranian regime

January 16, 2026

“Denmark escalates military tensions in the Arctic”, Russia says of troop deployment in Greenland

January 16, 2026

Archaeologists opened a cave in Gibraltar that had been sealed for 40,000 years and made a major discovery

January 16, 2026
Homepage
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERM OF USE
Powered by Cloudevo
Copyright © 2026 Πρώτο Θέμα