Chrysochoidis: The fence in Evros now reaches 76 kilometers
Minister for Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, announced that the length of the fence in Evros has now reached 76 kilometers. He highlighted that there are 400 border guards, surveillance systems, border patrol units, and military posts deployed to protect Greece’s land borders.
Additionally, the Minister unveiled plans to hire 150 new border guards, with 100 assigned to mountainous areas of Rhodope and 50 stationed along the Egnatia Road in the Kavala region.
Speaking in Parliament about the state budget, Chrysochoidis stated, "Border security is yielding results. Current flows are extremely low to nonexistent. Strengthening the sense of security for the people of Evros, Thrace, and all Greeks is a national priority."
The Minister also discussed the efforts of the Hellenic Police to combat crime, especially in major cities. He noted that by November, the police had arrested 123,226 suspects across the country. In addition, crime prevention teams in Athens and Thessaloniki had apprehended 6,200 suspects, compared to 2,100 in 2023.
Chrysochoidis mentioned the dismantling of 448 criminal organizations in 2024, and the arrests of 187 public servants and police officers by the Hellenic Police's Internal Affairs Service.
Regarding domestic violence, he reported that the Hellenic Police responded to 20,113 incidents, with an average of 100 incidents per night and 60 arrests per day. He also announced that a bill will be introduced to regulate firearm and knife possession, imposing stricter laws for minors.
