Bulgarian Man Arrested for Drone Espionage in Thessaloniki

• •A Bulgarian national was arrested for using a drone to spy on military sites in Greece.
• •The drone was equipped with a thermal camera and captured sensitive images of a military facility.
• •Authorities are investigating the intent behind the drone activity and have initiated legal proceedings.

A 35-year-old Bulgarian man was arrested in Thessaloniki on suspicion of espionage after using a drone to capture thermal images of a former military facility. The investigation began following a report from a local resident about unauthorized drone activity. Police located the suspect and discovered the drone in his vehicle, which lacked a proper operator license. The drone footage focused on the former Farmakis military camp, raising security concerns. Authorities have initiated pre-trial proceedings to investigate the purpose of the drone activity. The man is expected to face legal action as the investigation continues.