Tychero Border Guard Department

Detention center
Summary

Τμήμα Συνοριακής Φύλαξης Τυχερού

Country
Coordinates

Latitude: 41.03588

Longitude: 26.291551

Coordinates
address
Ι. Προδρόμου 1, Τ.Κ. 68003, Τυχερό
Location area
Rural
Controlled by
  • Ministry of Citizen Protection of Greece
Founded by
  • Ministry of Citizen Protection of Greece
Date opened
1998
Accommodation
Cell in police department

The site was reported to offer poor detention conditions due to the limited access to natural light and the absence of heating despite the low temperatures during winter time. The station has four cells with an overall capacity of 66 individuals, and the conditions in the largest cell were reported to be extremely poor: light was absent, the toilet was not functioning and the spaces were overcrowded.

Analysis on staff-detainee relationships

There have been reports of ill-treatment within the facility, including episodes of physical violence like slaps and kicks to the detriment of the detainees.