A Georgian man, 36, was detained in the wider Souda region of western Crete on Monday evening afternoon, numerous press report cited, with Greek police and intelligence agents scrutinizing whether the latter’s activity involves espionage.
Souda Bay hosts a major naval anchorage often used by US warship for docking, resupply and maintenance, including its biggest assets, such as the USS Gerald R. Ford. The massive warship docked at Souda Bay last week, days before the commencement of a US and Israeli bombardment of sites in Iran. Souda also hosts an important military airbase.
The country’s intelligence service first notified Greek police of the man’s presence in the area, leading to him being taken into custody.
No official information has been released so far, although later press reports in the evening claim the man had arrived in Greece from Germany on Feb. 10 and subsequently remained in western Crete. Another report has authorities finding photographs on his cell phone showing warships in Souda Bay, including the aircraft carrier, along with a special app suspected as facilitating the confidential transfer of media files.
Greek authorities were on alert this week due to the ongoing military operations in the Middle East.
Previous arrests of foreign nationals have been reported in the same location, with espionage suspected.
