The security measures of EL.AS will be particularly increased in Athens in view of the commemorative events that will take place on Sunday, November 17 for the 51st anniversary of the Polytechnic University uprising.

As every year, this year too there will be a strong police presence around the Polytechnic and from other university institutions, the US embassy, ​​public buildings, as well as in the wider area of ​​Exarchia. At the same time, due to the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East, ELAS will implement special security measures around the Israeli embassy and also in other buildings and businesses of Israeli interest.

Also, due to the incident with the explosion in the apartment in Ampelokipis and the continuous demonstrations of support in favor of those arrested for the case, which have been carried out in the last few days by people who move in the anti-authoritarian area, all police stations will be put on heightened security due to the fear cruiser attacks.

5,000 police officers, helicopters, drones and auras

According to information from police sources, on Sunday, for the implementation of the measures, more than 5,000 policemen will be on foot from the MAT, the DIAS Group, DRASAI, OPKE, Security, Traffic, while there will also be assistance from officers of the Anti-Terrorist Service and the EYP.

At the same time, the ELAS helicopter and a drone will fly from early on, which will give an image of the GADA Operations Center, while the special armored water-throwing vehicles, the well-known “Aiantes”, will also be on hand. Furthermore, pre-checks will be carried out continuously around the Polytechnic building and in general in the area, while armed policemen will also be present on the roofs of neighboring buildings.

Also, the Traffic will intervene in the traffic of vehicles gradually and depending on the conditions, especially on Sunday when the events will peak.

Finally, according to information, tomorrow, Friday November 15, another relevant meeting will be held at the Ministry of Citizen Protection, where the measures are expected to be finalized.