GC Police Plan to Install Cameras in the Buffer Zone to Increase Surveillance
Following the recent incident in Podamya (Dereliköy), which resulted in the death of a Pakistani national, the Greek Cypriot police are planning to install cameras in the buffer zone to enhance surveillance and expedite electronic monitoring. The cameras are expected to be placed in areas where illegal activities such as smuggling and unauthorized border crossings may occur.
In an article titled "Cameras Await in the Buffer Zone," Politis newspaper referred to the recent tragedy in Podamya, emphasizing the need to increase patrols and accelerate electronic surveillance in the buffer zone. The police noted that it is not possible to have a presence in every part of the buffer zone, and thus, surveillance cameras along the Green Line are anticipated.
The newspaper highlighted that where cameras have already been installed and systems are functioning, illegal activities have been deterred, particularly illegal hunting and smuggling offenses.
According to the report, the cameras will be installed by the Israeli company Elbit, in accordance with an agreement signed in 2021 between the defense ministers of Cyprus and Israel. The system is expected to be delivered by 2024, although this timeline has been delayed due to the war situation in Israel. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that the installation will be completed later this year.
The system, which is estimated to cost 27.5 million euros, will require additional infrastructure work to be fully operational. Once completed, the Green Line will be under 24-hour surveillance, both day and night.
The system will be managed centrally by the Greek Cypriot National Guard (RMMO), and a special unit will be established in Nicosia to oversee the project. RMMO personnel will monitor all footage recorded by the cameras and report incidents to the police. A similar unit has also been established within the police force to ensure immediate communication with the RMMO.
RMMO officers responsible for the cameras have already received training in Israel and Cyprus before taking control of the system.
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