Key facts
- A 37-year-old Palestinian man was arrested in Crete.
- Authorities suspect links to Hamas and a possible terror plot.
- The arrest is connected to individuals detained in Cyprus on terrorism charges.
Authorities on the Greek island of Crete have arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man on suspicion of having links to Hamas and potentially being involved in a terror plot. Initial information suggests the individual may be connected to other persons recently apprehended in Cyprus on charges related to terrorism. The extent of the alleged plot and the specific nature of the connections are still under investigation.