The determination of the government and the Ministry of Citizen Protection to protect in every way of their minor The Minister expressed from any form of violence, addiction and exposure to dangerous substances Michalis Chrysochoidiswith emphasis on new legislative intervention to control alcohol and tobacco but also in the results of the first checks.
“The life and safety of our children is our highest priority,” Mr Chrysochoidis said, stressing that the protection of minors from violence, but also from the various forms of addictions, such as tobacco products, alcohol and the internet, is a key priority.
He himself highlighted her role Greek police In the new philosophy of Social policingpointing out that “the protection of minors has emerged as a component” through actions such as mild policing patrols, but also tools such as the five -digit telephone line “10201” and the app “Safe Youthยป.
The minister made a special reference to a case recently disclosed: “A few days ago, the Drug Prosecution Division of the Organized Crime Management Division (AIO) proceeded to arrest a defendant for handling devices steam with hemp. Appliances with vibrant colors and special designs that make them attractive to a minor. A practice that shows the constant evolution of criminals, organized and not, and the role it plays on the internet. “
In this context, he also underlined the vote on his new law health ministry To protect minors from tobacco and alcohol products in July, noting that it is a “modern law, which also covers cases such as the one I mentioned before. A sophisticated network of protection that our country needed, parents and especially minors themselves. “
One of the main forecasts of the new law, as explained by Mr. Chrysochoidis, is the involvement of the police in the control bodies for the disposal and sale of tobacco and alcohol products to minors. “It may seem self -evident, but it wasn’t,” he said, adding that “by decisions of previous governments, police had been excluded from this audit jurisdiction, resulting in the collapse of the entire control system and have tragic incidents with the exhibition of juvenile in alcohol and even.”
“This has changed now,” he cleared, presenting the first results of the implementation of the new framework. From the beginning of July until August 31, the Greek Police proceeded:
- In 14.112 checks nationwide,
- In 78 checks in cooperation with other bodies,
- resulting in 99 violations,
- 94 arrests,
- and 70 fines.
Of these cases, 61 were for the sale or disposal of alcohol to minors, and in one case a case was filed for neglect of a minor.
In closing, the Minister of Citizen Protection reiterated with emphasis:
- “The life and safety of our children is our highest priority.”
- “We will continue and intensify the checks for the full application of the law.”
- “No tolerance to those who expose our children to danger or violence.”