Polytechnic anniversary: ​​Tight security with 5,000 police officers, drones and helicopters

EL.AS’s measures have already been smartly implemented since yesterday, Wednesday. In view of the anniversary tomorrow, November 17th, mainly in the area of ​​university institutions and exarchia.

For the final planning of the police department, meetings were held regularly at Cathagi.

Tight security measures with 5,000 police officers, helicopters and drones

According to the plan, tough measures will involve around 5,500 police officers from various home services, preventive checks and even arrests if necessary, more than given.

Airborne helicopters and drones transmit images to the operations center.

The Hellenic Anti-Terrorism Unit (EKAM) – the Hellenic Police’s special repression counter-terrorism unit – will also be on hand.

At the same time, the security information network of EL.AS was activated.

Death of 17-year-old boy and war in Middle East tense atmosphere

According to police sources, this year has been given even more weight due to the tense situation and events with Israel since the death of 17-year-old Christos by an OPKE policeman.

Heavy police forces at US and Israeli embassies

Thus, like every year, the US embassy will be under security and there will be a heavy police force at the Israeli embassy.

Credible sources indicate that the participants of the marches will not be allowed to “walk” under any circumstances, due to which barricades will be set up at various places.

To avoid damage to stores

Essentially, what the police want to achieve is to ensure that there is no damage to shops and property, while the center of Athens is not closed for hours and inconvenienced to drivers.