Citizen Protection Minister highlights security progress in Drosero, Xanthi
Greece’s Minister for Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, visited Xanthi over the weekend to present the results of a targeted law enforcement strategy aimed at addressing crime in the district of Drosero, a marginalized community within the city.
Speaking at the “Manos Hadjidakis House of Art and Thought,” Chrysochoidis outlined the government’s operational plan that has been in effect for nearly four months. The initiative includes 44 specially trained officers and is overseen by senior police officials under the Xanthi Police Directorate.
“We are here with a clear mission: prevention, enforcement, and protection. Our goal is to restore and preserve social peace,” said the minister. “The progress is already visible, and we will continue until citizens feel truly safe.”
Police leadership presented data and examples demonstrating improved conditions, including reduced crime and stronger community trust.
Officers involved in the operation emphasized that the majority of Drosero residents are law-abiding and have actively supported efforts to curb criminal activity.
A particularly moving testimony came from an officer who recalled a 12-year-old boy who reported abuse thanks to police presence inside the neighborhood—an incident authorities say might have gone unreported otherwise.
Chrysochoidis also announced the hiring of 50 temporary border guards in the coming months to strengthen security along the Egnatia Highway and support local law enforcement efforts, including operations at the nearby Pre-Removal Detention Center (PROKEKA).
Local officials, including Xanthi Mayor Stratos Kondos, welcomed the government's actions, noting that improved public safety is essential for community cohesion and long-term development.
Source and Photo: ERT
