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Mykonos thieves busted: Burying stolen loot like Escobar — See photos

A brazen gang of thieves turned the glamorous island of Mykonos into their playground, pulling off a string of luxury villa burglaries before hiding their loot underground in true Pablo Escobar style

Operation by the “Greek FBI” in Western Attica – Eight gang members arrested for thefts and burglaries

The operation is ongoing since Wednesday morning - The gang was active in Northeast and Southeast Attica

A 35-year-old serial burglar was arrested in Koropi

The 35-year-old had an outstanding arrest warrant as a member of a gang that committed thefts and robberies in stores across southeastern Attica

Half of gangs involved in theft are Roma: Secret report by Greek police on organized crime

Roma gangs are playing an increasingly significant role in criminal activities. According to data from the Greek Police (EL.AS.), based on a study of 167 theft and burglary gangs dismantled in 2022, nearly 8 out of 10 domestic criminal organizations were made up of Roma (85 out of 111)