Greek Man Arrested for Odd Shoe Sniffing Habit

A 28-year-old Greek man was arrested in Sindos for repeatedly intruding into neighbors' homes to smell their shoes, causing distress. This bizarre behavior lasted for six months and led to a court appearance where he expressed embarrassment over his actions. He is now required to attend therapy sessions to modify his behavior.


Greek Man Arrested for Odd Shoe Sniffing Habit

In Greece, they arrested a 28-year-old young man due to his very strange and inappropriate behavior. Often a strange guy was seen in the yard of his neighbors, enjoying the smell of their shoes, which caused them discomfort, despite attempts to stop it.

He was detained when the police were called by one of his neighbors, who had noticed him in the yard, inhaling the scent of shoes. It turned out that this was not the first time: he had been doing this for 6 months.

In court in Salonika, the Greek young man stated that he could not explain his behavior, which places him in a peculiar position. He confirmed that he was not intending to break the law or cause harm to anyone. Neighbors also noted that he did not display any aggression during his nightly visits.

The man was arrested before dawn on October 8 in a small village of Sindos, located 15 kilometers west of Salonika. He was mandated to undergo therapy sessions for correcting his behavior.

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