Explosion at car rental company on Acharnon Street in Athens; police suspect targeted attack
An explosion at a car rental company on Acharnon Street in Athens caused material damage but no injuries early Monday. Police found a slow-burning fuse and explosive remnants, and the extortion department has taken over the investigation.
Explosion details
At around 03:30 on Monday, 29 June, an explosion occurred at a car rental business on Acharnon Street in Athens. The blast caused material damage and created a small crater at the site, but no one was injured. Police who arrived at the scene discovered a slow-burning fuse and remnants of explosive material inside a bag.
Investigation
The case has been assigned to the Hellenic Police's extortion department, which handles cases of extortion and targeted attacks. Authorities are collecting evidence from the scene and reviewing security camera footage to identify the perpetrators. According to one report, investigators are treating the incident as a possible targeted attack.
