February 14, 2026

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Messinia: 65-year-old detained for setting fire to two patrol cars near the police station


IN Messini employees EL.AS. detained 65 year old manwho late on Sunday evening, November 30, set fire to two police cars at the entrance to the local police station.

According to sources, before the incident, the man approached the duty officers with complaints about the difficulties that he claimed to be experiencing. Law enforcement agencies indicate that the detainee has serious psychiatric problems.

After a short conversation, he went outside, doused two parked patrol cars with gasoline from a brought container and set them on fire, which led to material damage to the official vehicle.

The prompt actions of the officer on duty, who immediately used a fire extinguisher, quickly extinguished the flames and prevented the fire from spreading.

The man was detained a few minutes later by officers. Kalamata Security Directorate. He was taken to the department for further procedures.

It is expected that during the day the detainee will be brought to the prosecutor as part of the procedure for the commission of a crime on the spot.



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