Greek authorities have cracked down on one of the most dangerous hitmen's organizations, made up of Albanian and Greek citizens, which was preparing to carry out the next attack in the Piraeus area. According to investigators and the reporting of "Protothema", the group had extended its activity to several regions of Greece and had sophisticated operational and technological capabilities.
Investigations show that the group, consisting of 7 arrested individuals and one other wanted, was planning to eliminate a person who controls several nightclubs and gas stations in Piraeus. This individual, once part of the inner circle of a well-known Greek crime figure killed in Neos Kosmos, was now considered a valuable target in the open conflict between factions of the underworld.
At the center of the group was the Albanian known as "Dimos", identified as Dhimitër Meçi from Gjirokastra, who worked closely with a 48-year-old Greek organizer. It was the failed assassination attempt in May on Giannis Lalas, the head of a criminal group in Greece, that became the key that led to the discovery of the gang of paid killers.
Lalasi, who was later killed in November, had informed Greek police about the movements of the potential killers, and his information proved crucial. The group used a stolen white Toyota Yaris vehicle, but with “original” documents and license plates, raising serious suspicions of aiding and abetting within the Greek public services.
Investigations have revealed that the gang members possessed advanced technological knowledge, capable of disabling cameras and tracking devices. New evidence also suggests that they were just one step away from carrying out their next attack.
A large arsenal of weapons, equipment, and other evidence proving the group's extensive criminal activity has also been seized.
Arsenal seized by Greek police:
5 Kalashnikovs
5 pistols
17 combs
785 rounds
2 bulletproof vests
21 capsules
31,870 euros
460 grams of cocaine
6 grams of marijuana
18 mobile phones
3 vehicles
1 stolen vehicle
4 engines
3 spacesuits
2 folding sticks
1 taser
2 iron gloves
2 scales
1 GPS
1 grinder
1 tablet
2 USBs
Bank documents, electronic devices and other hard items
According to "Protothema", the fight for control of the nightlife in Greece is hotter than ever, as rival groups are preparing for the next clashes.
