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Three migrants rescued after being held hostage in Thessaloniki

Three migrants rescued after being held hostage in Thessaloniki

Greek police say they have rescued three Afghan migrants who had been held hostage in northern Greece, allegedly by four men who were extorting their families for money.

The migrants had been held in a Thessaloniki apartment.

A 24-year-old Pakistani national was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and blackmail, among other charges. Police were looking for three more suspects.

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