“The Greek Police have characteristically highlighted the protection of minors as a component of the new philosophy of social policing”
‘The protection of minors by violence, but also from the various forms of addictions, such as tobacco products, the alcoholbut also the internet, is a key priority of the government and the Ministry of Citizen Protection, “said the Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis.
In a post on Facebook, he talked about the actions implemented during the summer by the competent ELAS services, in collaboration with relevant bodies, with the aim of protecting minors from accessing alcohol and tobacco products.
“The Greek Police have characteristically highlighted the protection of minors as a component of the new philosophy of social policing with actionssuch as mild policing patrols, as well as tools such as the five -digit “10201” telephone line and the “Safe Youth” app.
He then explained that “a few days ago, the Drug Prosecution Division of the Organized Crime Drug Administration (DOEO) arrested a defendant for trafficking of hemp steam devices. 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 July, the new law of the Ministry of Health on the protection of minors from tobacco and alcohol products was passed. 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, “the Minister of Citizen Protection said.
As he pointed out: “One of the main forecasts of this law is the inclusion of the Police to the control bodies for the disposal and sale of tobacco and alcohol products to minors.”
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“The life and safety of our children is our highest priority”
The protection of minors from violence, but also from the various forms of addictions, such as tobacco products, alcohol and the internet, It is a key priority of the government and the Ministry of Citizen Protection.
The Greek Police have characterized the protection of minors as a component of the new philosophy of social policing with actions such as mild policing patrols, as well as tools, such as the five -digit “10201” phone line and the “Safe Youth” app.
A few days ago, the Drug Prosecution Division of the Organized Crime Management Division (DOEO) arrested a hemphone accused of trafficking hemp devices. 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.
Inside July the new law of the Ministry of Health for the Protection of minors from tobacco and alcohol products. 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 this law is the inclusion 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 was not, as by decisions of previous governments, police were excluded from this audit jurisdiction, resulting in the whole control system collapsing and having tragic incidents with the exhibition of juvenile alcohol and even distorted.
This has changed now.
From the beginning of July until August 31st, to the implementation of the new law:
- Police services carried out on their own nationwide, 14,112 checks,
- In collaboration with other relevant bodies, 78 checks.
- 99 violations emerged and the relevant files were formed,
- while 94 arrests were made and
- 70 fines were confirmed.
The 61 cases involved the sale and disposal of alcohol to minorswhile a case file was formed for neglect of a minor.
- 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. “