The Greek Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoïdis has announced two new shock measures: a ban on public concerts in the Exarchia district of Athens and the creation of a specialized police unit to combat crime among Roma communities. The minister cited very high crime rates. “This situation must end. These groups are responsible for a large number of crimes: drug trafficking, fraud, burglaries, robberies… And it is the residents of the affected areas who are paying the price.”
According to him, the unit is already operational, with a structure, a hierarchy, ongoing investigations, and identified individuals. “Our objective is clear: to dismantle these networks. This is a personal commitment, first to myself, but also on behalf of the police.” This has been going on for decades, it’s time to put an end to it. But to do so, we will need everyone’s commitment.”
Bad.
- Le ministre grec de la Sécurité publique interdit les concerts à Exarchia et annonce une unité de police dédiée aux Roms. In: The Press Project. 15.04.2025. https://thepressproject.gr/le-ministre-grec-de-la-securite-publique-interdit-les-concerts-a-exarchia-et-annonce-une-unite-de-police-dediee-aux-roms/
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