The Greek authorities are taking the necessary actions to prevent illegal crossings from Evros river, PM Sarmas office says

The Greek authorities are taking the necessary actions in order with respect to the national, EU and international law, to prevent any illegal entrance of foreign national to the country, Prime Minister Ioannis Sarmas press office said on Sunday on the developments in Evros river.
According to the same announcement, in the last day the low water level in Evros river favours the illegal crossings of migrants with the use of islets that belong to either the Greek or the Turkish territory. Roughly 80 migrants on such an islet entered the Greek territory.
“The Greek government has contacted the Turkish government for the coordination of the border authorities and the prevention of illegal crossings” the announcement concluded.