Greek authorities say that during a recent raid on the hideout of the leftist terrorist group November 17, they discovered a large arsenal of weapons and arrested three individuals. The Greek police reported finding anti-tank rockets, grenades, and materials necessary for bomb production in a building in central Athens. American and British officials also participated in the raid. Three days prior, the police had also discovered one of the group's weapon hideouts in Athens, the capital of Greece. The November 17 group is a clandestine organization responsible for the murders of at least 23 Greeks and Western diplomats since 1975. Greece, preparing to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2004, is under intense pressure from the international community to eliminate terrorism. Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis stated that the recent successful raids were the result of several years of organized work away from the media's eye.
Arrest of Three Terrorists from the November 17 Group in Greece - 2002-07-07
Greek authorities arrested three members of the November 17 terrorist group during a raid that uncovered a significant cache of weapons. The operation involved American and British officials and is part of Greece's efforts to combat terrorism ahead of the 2004 Olympics. This development highlights Greece's ongoing struggle with domestic terrorism and international pressure to ensure security.
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📰 What Happened
Greek authorities arrested three members of the November 17 terrorist group in Athens.
- Greek authorities arrest three individuals
- Greek police raid November 17 group
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in Europe.
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