Megalopolis: Man with rifle barricades in house, escapes before police raid

A major alert was triggered on Wednesday morning (2.7.2025) in Megalopolis after reports emerged that a man had barricaded himself inside his home with a rifle to avoid arrest. Police forces had gathered at the man’s residence, but hours later when officers raided the property, the suspect had vanished without a trace. According to reports from arcadiaportal.gr, it is believed that the man took advantage of the moment when negotiators and psychologists were present on-site, fleeing through a back door to evade capture. Authorities are currently conducting a thorough search of the area to locate the suspect, as it remains unclear whether he is still armed.