Thursday, January 6, 2011

Greece Considers Floating Prisons for Immigrants

Associated Press/CBS News
January 5, 2011

Greece is considering the use of floating prisons to detain asylum seekers - the latest drastic measure being considered in a crackdown on illegal immigration.

Public Order Minister Christos Papoutsis said Wednesday that the leasing of floating detention centers for illegal immigrants is being considered as part of other measures.

"But we must review difficulties ... that include the high cost of the transfer of such a vessel and various docking issues."

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