The Regional Governor of Attica, Nikos Hardalias, filed a criminal complaint today against anyone responsible for the sabotage of the Aegina underwater water pipeline with the Head of the Piraeus Public Prosecutor's Office.
The Regional Governor submitted to the Public Prosecutor's Office supporting material from the competent services of the Region, as well as relevant inspection reports, so that the investigation into any criminal acts committed by any responsible party could be initiated expeditiously.
It should be noted that this is the fourth act of sabotage on this particular pipeline, which connects Aegina with Salamis, resulting in the interruption of the island's direct water supply since January 24. The issue was also discussed by the Regional Council at its recent meeting, during which Mr. Hardalias informed the body of the findings of the competent services and the imminent legal actions of the administration.
«We will not sit idly by. And if some people think they can play with the health of citizens, they are mistaken. Everything will come to light,» said the Regional Governor of Attica after filing the report, emphasizing that he had disclosed all available information to the Public Prosecutor's Office and requested a preliminary investigation to reveal all those involved in the matter.
Below is the full statement by the Regional Governor of Attica, Nikos Hardalias:
«We will not remain mere spectators to this unacceptable situation, with constant acts of sabotage against critical infrastructure such as the Aegina undersea pipeline. The justice system and the state have both the means and the procedures to put an end to what is happening. I do not wish to elaborate further. Today, we are filing a criminal complaint and requesting that specific matters be investigated. Let everyone know—no matter how hard they try to hide—that everything will come to light. We know. We want to. And we can provide solutions. And those who are involved in such procedures can be sure that we will oppose them in every case concerning the Region of Attica. We want to know exactly what has happened. Who may have acted maliciously or who may feel they have something to gain from this process, we will not say; the justice system will say so after its investigation. I want the residents of Aegina to know that we are by their side. The Region of Attica—I repeat—is not a spectator in this game. It is actively involved in everything that concerns the lives of citizens.
