A 20-year-old man was arrested in Kifisia, northern Athens, after posing as a police officer aboard an electric railway train, wearing a uniform and carrying equipment associated with police service.
The young man reportedly approached passengers and asked them to show their identification, claiming he was carrying out an identity check.
His presence and behavior were noticed during inspections being conducted on public transportation, resulting in him being stopped and arrested at the Kifisia station.
Equipment found in his possession
During the subsequent search, police found and seized a folding pocketknife, a plastic gun holster, a magazine pouch and a two-way radio in the 20-year-old’s possession.
The arrest was carried out as part of “ARIADNI,” a plan by the Attica General Police Directorate (GADA) aimed at strengthening passengers’ sense of security on public transportation.
The 20-year-old was taken before the competent prosecutor, while a case file was opened against him for impersonating a public official and violating firearms legislation.
