Chrysochoidis: Experienced officers pieced together the Marfin puzzle
The Minister of Citizen Protection explained how the police proceeded with arrests over the Marfin case after 16 years and commented on incidents in Argos and Thessaloniki.
Chrysochoidis: Experienced officers pieced together the Marfin puzzle
Michalis Chrysochoidis, head of the Ministry of Citizen Protection, gave an interview to television station SKAI, during which he addressed numerous outstanding cases.
The case of the arson attack on Marfin, which resulted in the death of three people in 2010, was at the centre of discussion. Mr Chrysochoidis explained that the investigation was transferred to the Homicide Division. There, experienced personnel along with colleagues from the counter-terrorism service combined the available data and created a comprehensive picture. According to what was published on ERT, the case file comprises thousands of pages. The evidence had been sitting in police drawers for years without being properly utilised due to previous errors.
The minister clarified that an anonymous email message did not constitute the decisive element that led to the three arrests. As he said, the case file has enormous volume and a simple message cannot convict people. Instead, strong evidence is required, which has now been collected and handed over to investigating magistrates and prosecutors.
Regarding the death of a young man in Argos during a police pursuit, Mr Chrysochoidis emphasised that the role of law enforcement is to apprehend criminals, not to kill. He stressed that those responsible will be brought to justice.
Regarding the arsons in Thessaloniki that claimed the life of Vaia Nestor, the minister described the perpetrators as organised criminals who had prepared the attack. He assured that law enforcement would locate and apprehend all those involved.
Finally, regarding the placement of cameras on police officers, Mr Chrysochoidis mentioned that a presidential decree is expected to be issued in order to proceed with the relevant tender.
Source: ERT