Man arrested over dozens of Mt Taygetus arson attacks

A 68-year-old man who authorities believed to be the perpetrator of dozens of arson attacks on Mount Taygetus, in the Peloponnese, was expected to face a Kalamata prosecutor over the weekend after being arrested on Saturday.

According to police and fire department reports the suspect was responsible for 85 fires.

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