HK police guarded the flag raising ceremony in regular uniform https://twitter.com/youngposthk/status/517105327460712448 … that'd never happen in Greece. Riot gear everytime.
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Outside of tourist areas, Greek police usually acts as an occupying force, with the olive green riot gear in evidence more often than not.
Also, teargas & flashbangs are often deployed at the slightest provocation, or even w.o any, against thick crowds, as I've often witnessed.
Sharing some thoughts on the Greek police, on the occasion of a very unusual verdict. Could the judiciary be trying to rein in police abuse?
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