国际英语新闻：EU deploys rapid intervention teams at Greek-Turkish border

BRUSSELS, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The first deployment of Rapid Border Intervention Teams (RABIT) is taking place at the Greek- Turkish border, European Commission said here on Thursday.

The deployment of RABIT, a mechanism which enables the deployment of community border guards, aims to control the massive inflow of undocumented immigrants from Turkey.

Some 175 officers have been mobilized over 12 kilometers with the aim to secure the land and help the Greek authorities to enhance surveillance.

The European Commission said on Thursday the deployment is expected to have an important impact on traffickers and smugglers at the border. In addition to border guards, technical resources, transport and equipment will also be provided.

Commissioner for Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmstrom, is expected to travel to Greece on Thursday afternoon and to observe the operation during the whole day on Friday.