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Albanian arrested for eloping with teenager

A 19-year-old Albanian was facing charges for eloping and abducting a 17-year-old girl, police in Koropi, eastern Attica, announced on Wednesday.

The underage teen had been reported missing in the area of Argyroupoli, southern Athens, on June 16.

According to a statement released by children’s charity To Hamogelo tou Paidiou on Wednesday the teen was in good health.

The police also arrested the 19-year-old’s parents for aiding their son to elope with the teen.

The suspects were expected to face a prosecutor on Wednesday.

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