Frontex Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri has requested Greek authorities to provide the agency with a progress report and information about the incident, which resulted in the death of a 17-year-old migrant near the Greek island of Symi on Saturday.
On early Saturday afternoon, a Latvian patrol vessel deployed in operation Poseidon Sea detected a yacht with more than 90 migrants aboard in Symi Island’s Marathounta Bay.
None of the officers from the Latvian vessel involved in the incident used any weapons.
“Even though it is absolutely clear that the Latvian officers deployed by Frontex did not fire any shots, it is still a very concerning situation,” Leggeri said.
“I have tasked the Frontex liaison officer in Piraeus to be in close contact with the Greek authorities to collect any additional information needed to shed light on what exactly happened. I understand the Greek authorities have launched their own criminal investigation,” he added.
Frontex will use this information for internal assessment on possible consequences for Frontex-coordinated operations.
The Greek police arrested two suspected smugglers who were on the yacht.