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One 5 meter high steel sturdy metal railing, eight new anti-ballistic observatories elevated along artificial barriers and electronic systems to keep out potential intruders new fence made in Evros.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was briefed on the progress of the construction of the new fence on Saturday and stated: “Building a new fence on the Greek-Turkish border at Evros was the least the government could do to make Greek citizens feel safe. who hold the mind of the country very high in such a difficult situation ”.
The characteristics of the new fence.
The new 26 km long fence, as well as the upgrade of the older 10 km sections, will be completed in April 2021.
The new fence It will consist of a strong metallic steel railing 5 meters high., and together they are building earthworks for the maintenance, improvement and construction of new roads for the surveillance and maintenance of artificial barriers along the river.
Beside, The existing fence will be reinforced with the addition to Greece of a strong continuous metal railing, also made of steel, with a total height of 4.3 meters.
Combined, they will be manufactured eight new anti-ballistic observatories elevated along the artificial barriers, for the use of the Greek Army and improvement works will be carried out on 57 existing infrastructures (outposts / observatories), including construction and repairs and electromechanical improvements.
Electronic “defense” systems
In addition, according to information transmitted by SKAI, the Evros fence will be reinforced with electronic systems that will keep out potential intruders.
Such equipment is sound systems and “electronic eyes”. They are modern portable deterrence systems for anyone trying to get close to the Greek border.
As explained to SKAI Panagiotis Harelas President of the Border Guard“Last March, during the instigators of the migratory movement in Kastanies, the sound systems would have made a difference, they would not have allowed us to be carried away by such suffocating pressures. They are portable, they can be transported anywhere necessary so that the presence of EL.AS is felt. everywhere to prevent illegal entry. “
The maximum continuous volume of sound systems can reach up to 162 decibels, while the average volume of a conversation is 60 dB, 120 dB is the sound of a jet and the man can support up to 130 dB, while the range it reaches 4 kilometers within the Turkish side. At the same time, they function as an “electronic ear”, since voices are amplified and recorded (long-range acoustic device).
Manufacturers describe sound systems as a “car alarm from hell” because it can cause shock, panic and disorientation of the target.
The “electronic eyes”
According to the same information, an automated camera system that emerged after the actions of the Center for Security Studies and the offer of ELVO will be the “electronic eyes” of police and border guards day and night.
“The camera surveillance system now works day and night, and during the day it can give us a much better image, but also at night an image of more than 3.5 kilometers. Night turns to day, we can easily see any movement at this point ”emphasizes Mr. Harelas.
Evros’ armor will be reinforced by new, specially designed 4×4 vehicles, while the multipurpose armored vehicles received in March patrol the entire length of the river. At the same time, the recruitment of border guards and the expansion of the fence greatly strengthens the Greek borders.
The new recruitment of border guards
400 new permanent border guards are observed to take immediate duties in Evros, another 800 in the eastern Aegean islands and another 480 in the rest of Greece.
In total, in one year, 1,680 border guards are deployed in all areas that require a greater police presence, while EL.AS personnel are unloaded. of this project to dedicate himself to the fight against crime in towns and villages.
