Since 1 January , the Albanian-Greek border will be monitored by the Armed Forces of the Greek army .

The news published by the Ministry of Defence of the neighboring country , which reports that after recent events in Prespa , where a police officer and two Albanian nationals were killed during an armed clash , but successive attempts at points other narcotics bilateral border , Athens decided to send the army to monitor the border .

Sources close to this Ministry indicate that military forces will be deployed initially in Prespa , which will soon open two observation post and within a few days , similar points will be set up in all border line of about 600 miles between the two countries . Although not yet clarified the practical workings of the points in question , sources explain the role of the army will be limited .

Information to be collected from border posts will be transmitted in real time patrols , which will operate in the field for the destruction of narco - trafficking gangs . Also , soldiers will monitor the destruction of forest trees of those who expect benefiting illegally timber , as well as to prevent the illegal hunting in nature reserves Prespa and Gramozi mountain ./ Top Channel