In this context, border guards in Meric were reinforced with over 100 new personnel and patrols were increased.
With the better weather conditions, the possibility of a new refugee influx as of March makes the Greek government think. Making a statement regarding the refugee danger in question, Minister of Public Order Takis Theodorikakos said, “There is indeed such a danger, but you cannot cross the Evros border. We are prepared for any eventuality,” he said.
Notis Mitarakis, Minister of Asylum and Migration, said: "Aid should be given to Turkey and Syria before a new influx of refugees begins."