Authorities arrest accomplice of convicted terrorist Xiros

Greek anti-terror police on Thursday arrested a 23-year-old man (of Armenian origin) who they suspect is an accomplice to recently recaptured November 17th terrorist Christodoulos Xiros. According to reports, the suspect was arrested at his home in southern Athens, after an arrest warrant was issued for his participation in a terrorist group and theft.

Authorities are convinced that the man had stolen a van from the area of Galatsi (central Athens) which was to later on be used as an escape vehicle after a planned prison break at the Korydallos penitentiary, where members of the anarchist Conspiracy of the Cells of Fire group are serving time in prison.

The suspects fingerprints were found in the van which was discovered in the area of Aigaleo (western Athens).