Greeks launch migrants crackdown
Around 6,000 suspected illegal immigrants have been arrested during a huge sweep in Athens.
Police said they will deport more than 1,600 of them to their home countries.
Those arrested and awaiting deportation have been sent to temporary holding centres. The rest were freed. Some 4,500 police took part in the weekend roundups.
Greece is one of Europe's main entry point for illegal immigrants from Asia and Africa, who are seeking a better life in the West.
Some 100,000 are estimated to slip into Greece every year, mostly from neighbouring Turkey, and the influx has coincided with a rise in crime.
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alfred seguna
Aug 7th 2012, 09:06
Did the E U and all the other organizations say anything about this or is it only Malta that is always criticized when some action is taken.You don't need to go to Fgura only to see the large numbers of these refugees.They are literally everywhere.There is no control whatsoever.I am sure that if they can organize themselves they could easily run the country.If the whole world doesn't help these people at their own country these people will continue to suffer and they will disrupt the other countries they invade.They have to be helped at the spot.The E U and all others only mention how many drown while crossing the Mediterranean and they NEVER EVER mention how many die until they reach the shores of North Africa from their country of origin.THEY should be helped at their own home.
Charles Mangion
Aug 7th 2012, 05:26
Maltese authorities should do the same if they come to Fgura they could see illegal emigrants working on construction sites without paying any contribution and no tax jobs that Maltese workers can do wake up Minister and do your job
Jonathan Paul Cuschieri
Aug 6th 2012, 22:01
For those who think otherwise, the facts are hereby reported:
Some 100,000 are estimated to slip into Greece every year, mostly from neighbouring Turkey, and the influx has coincided with a rise in crime.
WELL DONE GREECE!
Anthony Arpa
Aug 6th 2012, 17:40
The Maltese Authorities must follow the Greek action and will make sure not to leave a single illegal person on the Island. unidentified person (Fugitives) are a danger to all on the Island.
Joseph Sammut
Aug 6th 2012, 17:22
We should do the same thing here.
D. A . Agius
Aug 6th 2012, 16:50
Maybe a tax crackdown could help them better!
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