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Probe launched into Afghan stopped with 78 detonators

Probe launched into Afghan stopped with 78 detonators

Police were seeking to determine the potential links of an Afghan national, arrested over the weekend, with a bagful of detonators, to Greek guerrilla groups.

The suspect, aged 30, was initially arrested on Saturday night after he tried to leave a restaurant without paying the bill.

Counter-terrorism officers took over the investigation once it was determined that the man had a rucksack with 78 detonators and gas canisters in his possession.

The bag also contained two bottles of butane, lighters, wicks and other items.

The suspect is to face a prosecutor as the police investigation continues. 

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