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48-year-old Sudanese man arrested with hand grenades outside Athens police headquarters, remanded

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A 48-year-old citizen of the Republic of South Sudane was detained and subsequently placed under house arrest for attempting to enter a public building armed while carrying two functional grenade-like devices on March 6th; he made an uncontrolled threat against police officers during his appearance before investigators, which lasted only twenty minutes.

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    A 48-year-old Sudanese national was arrested and detained in a prison following an incident at the Athens Police Headquarters.
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    The suspect attempted to enter or breach security by carrying two functional hand grenades during his appearance before authorities on Friday, March 6th.
Mar 10, 23:59

A 48-year-old Sudanese national has been arrested and is being taken to prison after scattering terror outside the Athens Police Headquarters (GAΔΑ) on a previous Friday.

— [Mar 10, 25:34] Tanea.gr

The suspect was found in an uncontrollable state threatening fully functional hand grenades that he had with him when appearing at GAĐA; his interrogation lasted only about twenty minutes before being sent to prison for possession of firearms and explosives.

— [Mar 10, 25:34] Ertnews.gr

The Sudanese man appeared in an out-of-control state carrying two hand grenades outside the Athens Police Headquarters on March sixth (6/3), causing a panic that led to his arrest at GAĐA.

— [Mar 10, 25:49] Dimokratia.gr

The Sudanese national attempted to enter GAΔΑ holding two hand grenades; he is charged with possession of firearms and explosives as well as threats. His interrogation lasted only twenty minutes before being sent to prison.

— [Mar 10, 25:34] Topontiki.gr

The Sudanese national was taken to jail after his confession in front of the investigating judge; he claimed that on Friday outside GAΔΑ General Police Headquarters Athens (GAĐA) she wanted simply hand grenades.

— [Mar 10, 25:34] Eleftherostypos.gr