A major operation to dismantle a human trafficking and document forgery ring has been underway since early morning by the Hellenic Police (ELAS).

The operation of Hellenic Police (EL.AS) . for the evacuation of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki from the squatters, was completed with the police proceeding with 33 detentions.

Tensions erupted shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday in Nea Smyrni Square, when, according to the Hellenic Police, about 30 people attacked DIAS police officers.