More police patrols deployed on Zakynthos amid drug and violence concerns
Problems with drugs and numerous fights are becoming increasingly common in tourist areas on the Greek island of Zakynthos. The country's authorities have decided to send more police patrols to these areas.
3:21 PM EDT, July 19, 2024
Zakynthos is one of the most famous Greek islands—the third largest in the Ionian Sea. It is a favorite vacation spot for tourists from all over the world.
More police on Zakynthos
Unfortunately, even this paradise has been affected by issues related to violence and drugs. Greek Minister for Citizen Protection Michalis Chrisochoidis has decided to intervene. He traveled to the island to address the situation. He met with local police and authorities.
"The tourism industry on Zakynthos is of fundamental importance for the island's prosperity, development, and wealth. Safety is crucial for its further growth," said the minister.
The head of the department announced the deployment of additional police forces to the island to maintain order and increase safety, especially in challenging areas, including the tourist resort of Laganas.
Problem on the Greek island
The sale of drugs, beatings, robberies, stabbings, and bloody clashes are unfortunately quite common in the tourist areas of the island, reported the portal eKathimerini.
Recently, 12 people aged 17-23 were arrested in connection with a brutal knife fight at a bar.
