A message of national resolve “to those who unfortunately insist on using unfortunate people as tools” and the unity of Greek men and women “in defense of borders, international law and human life” sent fence near Poros FeronMinister for the Protection of Citizens Takis Theodorikakos.

As part of his visit to the prefecture of Evros, in order to obtain information about the operational planning of the Greek border police, Mr. Theodorikakos went to Feres, where there are five armored vehicles with a volume of 2800 cubic meters and a gross weight of 4.6 tons. , set up for action, arrived in difficult terrain.

From Poros, where he was received by the governor of the region A.M.F. Christos Methios and Deputy Governor of Evros Dimitris Petrovich, the minister referred to the Akritas plan, which he said “includes immediate measures and priorities regarding the expansion of the fence based on the KYUSEA decision along the entire Greek-Turkish border at Evros to 140 km ., strengthening our policemen, strengthening our border guards, recruiting 250 people, strengthening their training, an international action to inform all our allies and citizens of Europe about the great work that is being done here.” At the same time, the “Akritas project” is a strong signal of national resolve towards those who, unfortunately, insist on exploiting the unfortunate people who are systematically promoted by the smugglers of hope, illegal traffickers who commit crimes daily, sending thousands of people from neighboring Turkey with tolerance, if not with the direct cooperation of a neighboring country. We still want to send a powerful message here today from Evros about Greek unity. We are absolutely united, determined by all Greeks, all Greek women to defend our borders, international law and human life.”

In response to a related question, he again referred to “particularly increased pressure in the month of August”, assuring continued support for the work of the Greek border police. “The Akritas plan contains a number of alternative scenarios by which, in any case, the Greek police, in full coordination with the Greek army, will respond to any form of illegal immigration pressure on our borders. The pressure this month, August, was especially high and approached, if not exceeded, the borders of the most difficult time, which was March 2020, so we all remember the determination with which events and events were considered here. The Greek police, together with the Greek army, are doing an excellent job and no one should have any doubts that we will support them with all our strength so that they can cope with this modern and important task of securing our borders.”