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 Imprisoned Santa-spotters released by Greek authorities 29 Dec 2002 A group of British schoolchildren arrested in Greece were released today, it has been announced. The children, from primary schools around the UK, were visiting a Greek town on Christmas Eve to watch "Santa" deliver presents to the town’s children. However, Greek police accused the children of espionage and imprisoned them immediately. "The dangerous ruffians we arrested were equipped with advanced photography devices, recording equipment and protective clothing," said Gregory T Mulletopolopodis, a spokesman for the local police on Tuesday. "It is quite clear that they were spies – what else could they be doing there?" After pressure from the British government the authorities released the children on bail yesterday and have promised to return their disposable cameras, walkmans, hats and gloves as soon as possible. Although the children have been allowed to return home, the threat of a trial still looms and their parents are angry. "Words cannot describe how angry I am that my child – my 10-year-old child – was arrested and put in a cell for looking at Santa," ranted an aggrieved mother from Norwich. "It is appalling that this sort of thing can happen in the European Union – and at Christmas too!" Prosecutor Douglas Ramsbottomopolopodis, who will be pursuing the case through the courts, insisted that the children were well-treated. "They were given bread and water," he told us this morning. "The police gave them a blanket to share too. Well, it is Christmas." Santa has so far declined to comment and the case continues. Related articles 10 long-overdue resolutions for your friends 31 Dec 2002 Imprisoned Santa-spotters released by Greek authorities 29 Dec 2002 Virgin Trains celebrates Christmas Day 28 Dec 2002 Church to postpone Christmas Day for EastEnders 24 Dec 2002
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