Greece broadens search in alleged anti-Semitic plot

(AFP) Greece is questioning eight additional suspects from Pakistan over an alleged plot to carry out anti-Semitic attacks in Athens, a police source said Thursday.

“The investigation to determine if additional persons are involved is ongoing,” the police source told AFP.

The eight Pakistani men were detained for illegal entry into Greece, the official added.

Greek police said Tuesday they had arrested two Pakistanis of Iranian origin who were planning attacks on areas frequented by Israelis in central Athens.

The source said the men had targeted a building which houses a Jewish restaurant and a prayer centre.

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