Man arrested in Greece over 1985 case


(MENAFN)

Greek Police said on Saturday that a suspect involved in the hijacking of a plane and abducting in 1985 was arrested.

The suspect is 65 years old and was arrested on Thursday on Mykonos Island based on an warrant issued by Germany on charges of terrorism.

The man remains in custody in Greece, he is a Lebanese national who was involved in the June 14, 1985 hijacking of a TWA flight and the murder of a U.S. Navy member who was among the 153 passengers and crew members.

The plane was travelling from Cairo to San Diego with a stop in Athens, it was It was hijacked by two men shortly after taking off from Athens airport as it was en route to Rome.

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