Attica General Police Directorate

The Attica General Police Directorate (Greek: Γενική Αστυνομική Διεύθυνση Αττικής, commonly used in the abbreviation ΓΑΔΑ, GADA) is an administrative unit of the Hellenic Police. Its headquarters are in Athens. It has been described as Athens' equivalent of Scotland Yard.[1]

In 2012, activists protesting against the Golden Dawn party alleged that they were tortured at its headquarters.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Greek anti-fascist protesters 'tortured by police' after Golden Dawn clash". The Guardian. 2012-10-09.


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