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Operation Theseus results in 84 arrests in central Athens

A police operation dubbed “Theseus” and aimed at cracking down on street crime in central Athens on Thursday led to 84 arrests.

More than half (40) of those arrested failed to present valid identity cards or visas, while 24 women were taken in for prostitution.

Police also seized some 3,500 contraband items.

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