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Attempted Kidnapping of Andreas-Ioannis Martinos

16 / 12 / 13

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Andreas-Ioannis Martinos, son of the renowned Greek shipowner, Andreas Martinos, was almost kidnapped in the suburb of Voula, Athens last Thursday afternoon.   The thirty-three year old, was leaving the headquarters of the family owned business, Minerva Marine, at about 3:30pm when this shocking and condemnable incident occurred.  Various sources stated that as Mr Martinos was driving, four unknown armed men driving a mini-van and one other car attempted to throw his vehicle off the road.  As the minivan pulled up in front of the car, two armed men got out armed with Kalashnikov rifles.  Keeping a cool head, Martinos rammed the car behind him several times before managing to drive off.  It is understood that the suspected kidnappers got into the van and drove off, leaving the other burning vehicle behind.   The minivan was also found later on by police.  It had been set on fire.

As police mounted a search for the suspects, this incident has undoubtedly left Greece’s business community, particularly the shipping industry, in shock and serves as a harsh reminder of the threats they face in their own back yard.

Attempted Kidnapping of Andreas-Ioannis Martinos

16 / 12 / 13

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Andreas-Ioannis Martinos, son of the renowned Greek shipowner, Andreas Martinos, was almost kidnapped in the suburb of Voula, Athens last Thursday afternoon.   The thirty-three year old, was leaving the headquarters of the family owned business, Minerva Marine, at about 3:30pm when this shocking and condemnable incident occurred.  Various sources stated that as Mr Martinos was driving, four unknown armed men driving a mini-van and one other car attempted to throw his vehicle off the road.  As the minivan pulled up in front of the car, two armed men got out armed with Kalashnikov rifles.  Keeping a cool head, Martinos rammed the car behind him several times before managing to drive off.  It is understood that the suspected kidnappers got into the van and drove off, leaving the other burning vehicle behind.   The minivan was also found later on by police.  It had been set on fire.

As police mounted a search for the suspects, this incident has undoubtedly left Greece’s business community, particularly the shipping industry, in shock and serves as a harsh reminder of the threats they face in their own back yard.