Greek police operation on illegal firecrackers leads to several arrests ahead of Easter

A total of 3,660 inspections and 23 arrests took place nationally on Wednesday, under a day of action by police throughout Greece called "Spark-Down" to prevent the illegal manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of fireworks. Some 22 violations were confirmed. The action was part of a greater plan implemented by the Arms and Explosives Division of the Directorate of State Protection at the Hellenic Police Headquarters, to improve citizens' sense of safety ahead of Greek Easter celebration. ...

By NEWSROOM IEFIMERIDA.GR