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Three arrests made for deliberate arson in Messinia, including a firefighter.

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Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of deliberate arsons in the region of Messinia, Greece. The suspects include a firefighter, a former community president, and his brother, with charges linked to at least seven separate fires, three of which were forest fires. The arrests are the result of two years of investigation by the Fire Department's Arson Crimes Directorate. In addition to Messinia, arsons have also been reported in areas such as Attica and Crete, where other individuals were also arrested. The suspects are set to face legal proceedings as authorities continue to investigate further cases.

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Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of deliberate arson cases in the region of Messinia, Greece, particularly around the area of Metamorfosi. Among the arrested are a firefighter and a former community president, who are accused of involvement in seven separate cases of arson, including three forest fires and four agricultural fires.

The arrests followed an extensive investigation spanning two years by the Fire Brigade’s Arson Crimes Department. The authorities have gathered substantial evidence linking the suspects to the fires, which reportedly occurred in the vicinity of Gargarlians, an area known for repeated incidents of arson in recent years. The suspects are now facing various charges, including potential links to extortion and theft, and are set to appear before a judicial authority for their statements.

In a related context, additional arrests were made in Attica and Crete for arson incidents, including a case involving a fire that broke out on the Hill of Pnyx, which was quickly contained.

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