Neo Cheimonio (Orestiada) Border Guard Department

Detention center
Summary

The facility is reported to be a transitory detention site with a capacity of 18 bunk beds in total. It has been criticised for its inhumane detention conditions due to severe overcrowding, with peaks of over 100 persons, including families with children, being held overnight.

Country
Coordinates

Latitude: 41.449483

Longitude: 26.554704

Coordinates
Location area
Rural
Controlled by
  • Ministry of Citizen Protection of Greece
Founded by
  • Ministry of Citizen Protection of Greece
Date opened
1998
Status
Operational
Type of Facility
Police Department
Accommodation
Cell in police department

In December 2023, the Neo Cheimonio facility had three cells in operation, containing nine, four and five sets of bunk beds respectively, only half of which were equipped with mattresses and clean blankets. The toilets have repeatedly reported to be in a poor state of hygiene and cleanliness.