PM Samaras holds meeting with IIF head Dallara

Earlier a decision was taken on immediate measures, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras at the Maximos Mansion with the participation of Justice Minister Antonis Roupakiotis and Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias.

Such measures may include enforcement of heavier guarding of prisons to prevent access by criminals to spaces outside prisons, as well

as establishing a high security prison where serious crime convicts will be transferred.amna

Roupakiotis said that there are plans for hiring 500 penitentiary employees in the coming period, while another 200 employees will be added as a result to the mobility programme in the public sector.

As regards the escape at Trikala prison, the Justice minister said that an investigation is under way, while another inquiry is also taking place following reports on inmate beatings.

Dendias said the Greek Police (ELAS) will provide heavy equipment for the external prison guards and will also help with the presence of special EKAM forces in search tactics in the cells of long-term convicts.

Source: ΑΜΝΑ

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