“When there are large migratory flows, it is a nightmare. It is extremely difficult to manage them, “the Minister of Citizen Protection said, Michalis Chrysochoidis.
Speaking to ERT, he stressed that “we cannot manage this situation and host thousands of immigrants. The measure of suspension of asylum requests for three months is temporary until Greece and EU arrangements are made. “
“We have two duties. One is to talk to the Libyans and the EU to close this case and the other is to develop all our strengths in the sea and resist. The traffickers are asking for hospitality that we cannot provide. “
“Evros is absolutely unmistakable and safe”
Michalis Chrysochoidis talked about the fence in Evros, stressing that “The fence is completed by 75 kilometers. It is a process that will continue until we meet all vulnerable positions. The project is implemented and proceeds with national resources. “
“We have all the infrastructure and equipment and Evros is absolutely unmistakable and safe,” he assured.
Speaking about OPEKEPE, the minister noted that it was important to make an examination to investigate all aspects.
“Today it is investigated whether OPEKEPE’s case is a criminal problem, beyond political and economic, according to the case file sent by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.”
“Let the Inquiry Committee be done to investigate the aspects of the OPECEPE scandal. What is worth and importance is to see how we can collect all that had been paid illegally, “he added.
For the incident in the port of Rhodes
Subsequently, the Minister of Citizen Protection referred to the incident in the port of Rhodes following the intensity caused by a protest over the presence of the Crown Iris cruise ship.
“First of all the police have no operational responsibility in the ports. There is the port body. Police do not block the protesters. On the issue of war in Gaza we had 522 demonstrations within one year. So who prevented the demonstrations? ” he said.
“They can demonstrate, but not obstruct and handle. This can’t happen ยปfill in.
‘We have a significant reduction in crime’
Concerning crime, he said that “we have a significant reduction of about 30%”.
“There is a great effort, especially in West Attica, which is the source of the problem due to Roma settlements. Right now things are much better. The goal is all those who move from the areas of the country where such settlements are to be combined. “
“At the same time, Mykonos for the first time in its history is completely safe. Braps and mobsters have left. At the same time, there is a great effort for drugs, “he commented.
“The big breakthrough in crime in Greek society is the establishment of the new service of the Organized Crime Management, the Greek FBI, which has dismissed about eight months of about 120 criminal organizations and has captured more than 1,000 people in Attica.”