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Prisoner awaiting deportation escapes from Evelpidon courts (video)

Published February 18, 2026, 14:07
Prisoner awaiting deportation escapes from Evelpidon courts (video)

A 20-year-old Egyptian prisoner, who was awaiting deportation, escaped from the Evelpidon courts on Wednesday afternoon, February 18th. The prisoner, who was held at the B' Peristeri Police Station, had an expired residence permit and was expected to be deported. Authorities are on alert to locate him, and videos have been released showing the moment police realized the escape.