Police link luxury home break-in in Athens’ southern districts to an alleged South American theft network, mirroring international investigations into mobile burglary crews targeting affluent neighborhoods across Europe and North America

Greek police say an international burglary ring posing as tourists stole 45 luxury watches worth more than €1.5 million from the villa of a prominent shipowner in Athens

Police say the group targeted high-end homes, using fake documents, rental cars and short-term accommodation to carry out carefully planned break-ins

Five suspects have been arrested in an ongoing operation targeting a criminal group allegedly involved in robberies, burglaries and vehicle thefts, with authorities also seizing weapons during the raids

Greek police have dismantled a criminal network accused of systematically breaking into high-end residences in Athens’ southern suburbs, with members allegedly operating in coordinated roles including lookout, planning, and execution

Mykonos police say searches of a residence and vehicle uncovered a trove of stolen goods, including luxury watches.