Thread by @phesimeonid

[thread][#greecepolicestate][#farright][#patches][1] Yet another time that a greek police officer is seen wearing a far right patch, this time in #SKG, in a picture taken by @teacherdude >

https://twitter.com/teacherdude/status/1523977311787356161

[2] The "infidel" patch, which can be seen in the picture is -definitely- not part of the standard uniform insignia of the hellenic police, and it's part of a "family" of patches relevant to the crusades, originating -according to sources- from the KKK in the US. >

[3] It is interesting to note that the officer seems to be serving in one of the mobile/moto units of the hellenic police, the infamous DELTA/DRASI or DIAS, which are also tasked with stop-and-search operations in Thessaloniki & Athens >

[4] Operations that reportedly even lead to #pushbacks and (sometimes even arbitrary) detention of asylum seekers. Many of them, are from Afghanistan, which is also where the patch (or tat) was seen multiple times on uniformed ISAF troops. >

[5] But is it legal to wear it? The answer for the US army is a definite no, according to the relevant regulations. But how about Greece? I assume it is also not legal to, but the hellenic police is still avoiding giving any substantial answers. >

[6] This and other far right patches have been seen on officer uniforms on a regular basis, without any consequences. Here a similar patch, from a high profile court day, this time in the "punisher" form. >

[7] For updates regarding the attacks of the hellenic police against students in Thessaloniki, stay tuned with @litsardakis, @chris_avramidis, @teacherdude and the #antireport + #skg hashtags. [end]