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Young Roma Gang Terrorized Pedestrians Near Thessaloniki Train Station

Published February 17, 2026, 09:28

A group of young Roma individuals were causing terror and fear in the area of the New Railway Station of Thessaloniki, robbing passers-by using physical violence and threats with knives. Police identified four members of the gang, aged 17, 19, 19 and 22, and filed charges for robbery, as well as violation of the Weapons Law. The accused, operating in different compositions, committed a total of ten robberies from September 2025 to February 2026, removing valuables and personal items worth 6,850 euros. The 17-year-old was arrested in Xirokrini while attempting to escape by bus. Police continue their investigations to locate their accomplices.