Athens, Greece. Greek police have detained a 36-year-old man on suspicion of spying on a naval base at Souda Bay on the island of Crete, a facility described as strategic for the United States in the eastern Mediterranean, officials said on Monday.
Detention at Athens airport
Police officials said the man was detained at Athens’ airport following information provided by the country’s intelligence service.
Souda Bay military facilities
Souda Bay in Crete hosts military facilities for Greece, the United States and the NATO military alliance. Police officials noted that the U.S. aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford had recently visited the base for resupply.
Investigation and digital evidence
Greek authorities have launched an investigation, police officials said, adding that digital evidence, including photographs, was being examined.
Suspect has not commented
One official said the man had been staying at a hotel near Souda last month and has not yet made any statement regarding the accusations.
Previous arrest in June
In June, Greek police arrested an Azeri national on suspicion of espionage after he stayed for days at a hotel near the naval and air force base in western Crete. The base has tightened security since Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran on Saturday.
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