Greek police arrested a 46-year-old man who had been sentenced to a total of 93 years in prison and a combined fine of more than €1.5 million for migrant smuggling, following a coordinated sting operation that lasted for several days.

The arrest took place in the early morning hours of October 10, 2025.

According to police, the man was wanted under two final convictions carrying prison sentences of 75 and 18 years, respectively, and a total fine of €1,550,000 for smuggling migrants during the period 2013–2015.

He is considered a member of criminal organizations that were involved in transporting undocumented migrants into the interior of the country. The smuggling operations reportedly involved moving people through specially constructed hidden compartments in the floors of trucks.

The arrested man was taken before the competent prosecutor.