Greek police raided an illegal immigrants camp in the port city of Patras, moving out 150 people and leveling shacks with bulldozers. Hundreds of immigrants, mostly Afghans, had lived in squalid conditions at the camp for years, prompting protests from residents. We evacuated the camp, Thanassis Davlouros, chief of the Patras Police, told media. We moved about 110 immigrants to Patras hotels and other camps in Athens and 40 minors to a special center in northern Greece. The immigrants were mainly Afghans, Davlouros said. It was not immediately clear what would happen to them next. Police said that during the operation a fire broke out and burned the camp down, but no one was injured. Two immigrants were arrested for arson. Immigrants, mainly from Asia, use the Patras port to pass to Italy and other European countries. Greece, is often criticized by international organizations and rights groups for its treatment of illegal migrants, including poor conditions in detention centers.
