“The behavior of Turkey on our border on Evros is provocative and in many cases absolutely inhuman, barbaric and medieval. Not only we are talking about this, the incident with 92 migrants is recorded in the official report of Frontex,” said, in particular, the Minister for the Protection of Citizens. Takis Theodorikakosin an interview with the MEGA TV channel.

At the same time, regarding the case of rape and prostitution of a 12-year-old teenager, he noted that “ELAS acted secretly and professionally and liquidated the network”, while adding that “the laws are strictly enforced for everyone without exception, discrimination and asterisks.”

Mr. Theodorikakos, who attended the “Berlin Process for the Western Balkans” interior ministers summit in Berlin, denounced what he said was a Turkish provocation, stressing: “I presented the files to my colleagues, I spoke again with the responsible commissioner, Ms. Johanson, and I believe that sentiments in Europe are increasingly being formed against Turkish provocations. More and more people in Europe are realizing that what Turkey is doing is not only a problem between Greece and Turkey, but also between Europe and Turkey. And this is a problem of respect for international law and the elementary principles of humanity.”

Regarding the photo with 92 naked migrants, the minister said: “It shocked people a lot. Greece is not going to stop the Turkish side’s complaint about this event, because it’s not only that they did it, but that they had the audacity to try to turn the case on its head and say that it was organized by the Greek police. . It is a shame that the Turkish state authorities behave in this way. Lies and slander is not the way to conduct international politics, they must admit that 2022 is not 2019, Greece has become much stronger in these three years, it has built strong strategic alliances, gained authority and prestige at the international level, and in the military She is much stronger in regards. stronger, and Turks must respect international law.”

Then Mr. Theodorikakos stressed that the training of another 250 border guards, who will soon, in two or three months, will serve in Evros, is being completed, and at the same time, the construction of the barrier is being accelerated. “The fence has been proven to be an effective deterrent to illegal immigrants,” he said. “The government has decided that the first 35 kilometers will be built with national resources, from the budget of our country, and at the same time we demand resources from the European Union, because this concerns Europe, not just Greece. Every day, there are about 1,500 illegal immigrants trying to enter the country, and they are usually taken there by the Turkish authorities themselves, who cooperate with smugglers, with people who commit crimes. I repeat, during these nine months in the country alone, the Greek police arrested more than 1,200 traffickers of illegal immigrants. We are not going to stop work, formally and in fact the border is inaccessible for illegal immigration, but it is extremely important and resolutely speed up the construction of the fence, which, I believe, will contribute to an effective fight against the phenomenon to a very large extent. “explained.

At the same time, regarding the case of rape and prostitution of a 12-year-old girl, Mr. Theodoriakos noted: “This is a chilling and inhuman case of a 12-year-old girl who was abused in the most barbaric and cruel way. Thus, ELAS was exposed, which acted as it should secretly, with professionalism, sorted out the network of those who are behind this case. This case is today with the investigator who is investigating. ELAS closely cooperates with the investigating authorities, facilitates and completes the work entrusted to it. Obviously, behind all this dark veil, I repeat, of the inhuman case against the little girl, there are others, but, as you know, no arrests are announced. We proved, after all, these are deeds, not words, that the laws are observed, strictly observed for everyone without exceptions, discrimination and asterisks. Those who engaged in such criminal acts and abused this child will be held accountable and will receive their deserved fate. Proven to be uncovered. Everything is revealed and everyone is brought to justice, albeit sometimes with a delay, but the work is done as professionally as possible. The cooperation of the police with the investigating authorities is excellent, and this work is progressing. Their names will certainly see the light of day, and they will be as lucky as they deserve.”

Finally, the minister focused on the issue of security in neighborhoods, stressing: “We are sending another 1,500 police officers to patrols, as very soon the documents will begin to be transferred electronically and will put an end to the long-term emergency. for ELAS. 3,300 police officers patrol the pool daily. From now on, in local cases, when additional problems arise, they are monitored by the ELAS headquarters and further interventions are initiated to reduce staffing problems when they exist and are understood to exist. But the overall picture is that the crime affecting the average citizen is 25% lower compared to the period 2015-2019. This is the truth that numbers write, and numbers always tell the truth. We will be happy when crime drops sharply and citizens across the country feel safe again. This is the goal for which, after all, we work.”

According to APE