SHOCK - Armed robbers raid packed hotel in Crete and begin firing Kalashnikov guns

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Three armed men (an Albanian and two Greeks - locals) “invaded” in Creta Maris Hotel in Hersonissos early on Saturday morning. Wearing hoods and holding kalashnikov rifles, they went straight to the jewelry store. In order to intimidate the flood of tourists who were staying at the hotel, they even began firing their guns in the air. The local police were rushed to the scene, and began an immediate evacuation process.

Following this there was an exchange of gunfire between the robbers and police officials but authorities finally managed to stop them in their tracks. All three robbers were reported to be seriously injured. They were transferred to the General Hospital of Heraklion and it has been reported that two are in critical condition.

At the scene and after an initial investigation, authorities found a gun, two kalashnikovs, jewels from the store they robbed as well as a stolen car.

Unfortunately, tourists are still in shock over the events that unfolded at the Creta Maris Hotel.  Eye witness accounts describe a horrific scene during which the robbers and policemen began exchanging firepower in the hotel lobby. They claim that participants from a cardiology conference were running for safety while others were locked in their rooms.

According to a separate report on ProtoThema, an employee of the jewelry shop was also rushed to the hospital after being wounded by a AK-47 stock hit on the head. The report claims that the man was initially taken hostage by the perpetrators, when they attempted to escape.

Thankfully no other injuries were injured.

Reference:  Chaniapost