An investigation begins in order to establish the time, the way and also the point from which they crossed into Greek territory.
Today, the 38 migrants who were found in Greek territory, four kilometers south of the Turkish island where they had been stranded for several days, are being transferred to the Fylaki Detention Center. Their registration and identification procedures will be followed.
They are 22 men, 9 women and 7 children. They are all in good health. A pregnant woman was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
The 38 immigrants were visited by two interpreters and informed about the procedures. At the same time they were given sandwiches, water and fruit juices. They were also examined by a EODY nurse. According to their statement, they come from Syria.
At the same time, an investigation is being launched in order to establish the time and the manner in which they crossed the Greek border.
It is recalled that in the previous 24 hours, two announcements had been issued by the Headquarters in which reference was made that the island in question, on which there was initially information that the 38 people were, was outside Greek territory and thus the Greek authorities could not proceed with any action.
Earlier today the International Rescue Committee (IRC) had warned that 39 refugees were trapped on the island.
The police announcement
After new information and extensive investigations, a group of irregular immigrants, according to their statement from Syria, consisting of 22 men, 9 women and 7 children, was located in the area of ​​Lavara, in the suburbs of Lavara, while one of the women is pregnant. It is pointed out that the specific point is approximately 4 kilometers south, from the coordinates outside the Greek territory, which were declared as the initial position days ago.
From the moment they were identified, the necessary forces of ELAS and all other government agencies have rushed to their aid, to treat the migrants, provide them with food and water and transport them to a place of temporary accommodation.
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