Greek police have discovered a second weapons cache in an apartment in Athens, seizing a quantity of arms that they say belong to the guerrilla group November 17. According to police, rockets, grenades, and other types of weapons were found in the apartment located in the Pangrati neighborhood of Athens. This discovery follows a raid by Greek police on Wednesday at a location that officials say was a hideout of the November 17 group. In that raid, a large quantity of weapons, including rockets and missiles, was also seized by the police. The November 17 group is a clandestine organization responsible for the murders of at least 22 people since 1975. As Greece prepares to host the 2004 Summer Olympics, it is under intense pressure from the international community to eradicate terrorism.
Discovery of Second Weapons Cache in Athens - 2002-07-07
Greek police have uncovered a second weapons cache linked to the November 17 guerrilla group in Athens, following a previous raid that also yielded significant arms. This group has been responsible for multiple murders since 1975, and the discovery comes as Greece faces international pressure to combat terrorism ahead of the 2004 Olympics.
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Greek police seized weapons linked to the November 17 guerrilla group in Athens.
- Greek police seize weapons cache
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The seizure of weapons linked to a notorious guerrilla group highlights ongoing security challenges in Greece.
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