More than 100,000 refugees and migrants entered Greece illegally in August
More than 100,000 refugees and migrants entered Greece illegally in August, according to data presented by the country’s Coast Guard on Thursday, showing the extent of problem.
In total, 107,843 people were arrested for crossing illegally into the country in 887 separate incidents last month, while another 46 people were arrested for trying to illegally exit Greece.
Authorities also arrested 66 traffickers in incidents of illegal entry or exit from the borders, during which 271 boats, seven vehicles and 32 forged travel documents were confiscated.
