The club in Gazi outside of which the 16-year-old girl lost her life has finally been sealed. Earlier, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas had announced in a statement that he gave orders to immediately proceed with the procedures provided by law.
It is noted that initially the Municipal Police posted the relevant decision and then a crew from the Municipality of Athens sealed the main entrance of the nightclub.
Specifically, Mr. Doukas had stated in his post: “I gave orders to immediately proceed with the procedures provided by law for the bar that illegally served alcohol to a minor with the known tragic results.” Haris Doukas emphasized that for today’s municipal authority of the Municipality of Athens, defending the safety of citizens and especially young children is non-negotiable. “I hope that the competent authorities, understanding the seriousness of the problem, will act accordingly,” he added.
Gazi: investigations continue
Meanwhile, police are intensifying investigations into the tragic death of the 16-year-old in Gazi, for which the autopsy revealed pulmonary edema as the cause. The definitive answers regarding the circumstances of death are expected from toxicological tests that will be completed within the next month.
Haris Doukas’ announcement about the Gazi club
“I gave orders to immediately proceed with the procedures provided by law for the bar that illegally served alcohol to a minor with the known tragic results. On paper, the prohibition of alcohol to minors. For today’s authority of the Municipality of Athens, defending the safety of citizens – and especially young children – is non-negotiable. I hope that all competent authorities, understanding the seriousness of the problem, will act accordingly.”
