Kastanies customs post closed after large numbers of people seek to enter Greece from Turkey
Greek authorities suspended the operation of the customs post on the border with Turkey at Kastanies, Evros on Friday.
According to Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA) sources, the border crossing was closed after a large number of people, mainly refugees and migrants, gathered on the Turkish side of the border with the intention of coming to Greece.
Strong police forces have been sent to the location from early Friday and will gradually be further increased, in order to prevent the uncontrolled entrance of people into Greek territory.
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