Tourists Threatened at Gunpoint on Crete's BOAK Highway

Sunday, 17 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Tourists traveling on the BOAK highway in Crete have filed a serious complaint after reportedly being threatened at gunpoint during an incident on the road. The BOAK is the main east-west artery crossing northern Crete, widely used by visitors traveling between Heraklion, Rethymno, and Chania. Authorities in the Malevizi area, near Heraklion, are investigating the complaint. While details remain limited, the incident has raised concerns about road safety for visitors. Tourists driving on the BOAK are advised to stay alert, keep doors locked while stopped, and report any suspicious behavior immediately to local police by calling 100. Incidents of this nature are rare in Crete, but travelers should remain cautious, particularly when stopping in isolated areas along the highway.