Gov't: Reports About "Jihadists" in Greece Have (So Far) Not Been Confirmed

All relevant authorities are on alert to track down any suspect activities, while information on Jihad terrorists being in Greece have not so far been confirmed, Public Order Minister Vassilis Kikilias told the Parliament.

     "The information regarding the presence of ISIS or ISIL members in our country has not so far been confirmed by the investigation of the relevant authorities," he said responding to a question by independent deputy Nikitas Kaklamanis.

He also gave clarifications on a website report which Kaklamanis referred to and which had photos of ISIS supporters holding Jihad black flags at Klafthmonos square.

According to Kikilias, "this photo was taken at a protest, held on August 31, 2012, initiated by the 'Community of Syrian Spring' association that organizes solidarity rallies for the people of Syria."

The ministry has been in close cooperation with other ministries and make use of the institutionalized channels of international cooperation to take any necessary and appropriate preventive or deterrent measure, he added.

ANA-MPA