Back to newsPolice responded in force to an incident in Crete after a person was reported firing shots into the air. Significant law enforcement units were deployed to the area to manage the situation. Details on the exact location within Crete and the outcome of the response are limited at this time.
For tourists in the area, such incidents are isolated and rare. If you hear loud sounds you cannot identify, move indoors and away from the immediate area, and follow any instructions from local police or hotel staff. Emergency services in Crete respond quickly to such reports. The general emergency number in Greece is 112. Tourists should remain calm, avoid gathering near police activity, and check with their accommodation for any local guidance if the incident occurred near their area.
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Police Respond to Gunfire Incident in Crete
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