A Turkish national was arrested on Samos after authorities allegedly caught him carrying fake travel documents intended for foreign migrants, the Security Department of the Samos Port Authority said.
The man arrived on the island on a flight from Athens. Security officers, who had already received information about his movements, placed him under discreet surveillance as soon as he arrived at the airport.
The surveillance continued into Samos town, where authorities say the suspect allegedly met people to whom he planned to hand over the fake travel documents.
A chase then followed through the streets of the town, with Port Authority security officers intervening and arresting the man.
During the operation, officers found and confiscated the documents in question. The competent authorities are examining them as part of the investigation.
Authorities investigate possible wider network
Authorities are now focusing on the origin of the fake travel documents and whether the suspect has links to a wider network involved in their distribution.
Investigators are also examining the role of other people who may have been involved in the case, while the investigation remains ongoing.
Security operations continue on Samos
The arrest forms part of ongoing operations by Port Authority security officers on Samos to identify and tackle organised criminal activity.
The authorities are using information and evidence to identify people allegedly involved in the distribution of fake travel documents and their illegal use.
