In Greece, a police officer who fined for lack of personal protective equipment was himself fined for not wearing a mask, RIA Novosti will report. The Greek authorities have introduced mandatory wearing of masks on the street and indoors on December 24 - the fine for their absence is € 300. The police officer in question worked in the major city of Patras.

According to Greek media, the policeman wore a mask on his chin - it did not cover his mouth and nose. The violation was allegedly recorded when an employee wrote out another fine.

After the law enforcement officer was caught without a mask, the Minister of Citizens' Protection Takis Theodorikakos himself intervened in the incident..

“The police officer was imposed a fine of 300 euros prescribed by the law and a disciplinary check was ordered. In addition, it was decided to transfer him to another service, ”the department said..