Police arrest 20 on Athens outskirts over power theft, traffic violations

A constabulary cognition carried retired Tuesday successful Fyli, connected the northwestern outskirts of Athens, resulted successful 20 arrests linked to energy theft and roadworthy traffic violations, authorities said.

During the operation, a unit from DEDDIE, the energy organisation web operator, removed much than 2 kilometers of amerciable energy cabling used to siphon power, while supply to 80 households was disconnected.

Police besides issued 42 fines for traffic offenses, including driving without a license, utilizing a mobile telephone while driving, and failing to wear seatbelts oregon helmets.

A lawsuit record has been submitted to a prosecutor, authorities added.