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Greek Police Conduct Large Women Trafficking Investigation

Seventeen people have been arrested and another 160 were taken in for questioning by police in several parts of the country.  Police are conducting an investigation into one of the biggest trafficking rings of women, mainly from Russia.  The women were forced to work in nightclubs and as prostitutes, police said on Thursday.
A major coordinated operation was launched by police in Athens, Lamia, Volos, Larissa, Thessaloniki, Florina and other cities in Greece.  In collaboration with Russian authorities, an investigation is also being conducted in Russia.
A Greek Police (ELAS) officer told ANA-MPA that the ring controlled approximately 80% of the women from eastern European countries in Greece.
The mastermind of the ring is believed to be a 40-year-old owner of a chain of bakeries and nightclubs.  He has been arrested in a similar major case in November 2008, but was released a year ago after the expiry of the remand period.
Announcements will be forthcoming from the Attica Security Police upon completion of the preliminary investigation.
(source: ana-mpa)

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