 These reports put the Greek armed forces on alert.Also, the Greek Coast Guard was on alert and increased the patrols in the area, especially after a group of inflatable dinghies and other vessels were seen departing from Datca, on the Turkish coast, in the direction of Symi, they monitored the movements of the Turkish vessels, which remained in Turkish waters.Furthermore, a contingent of the Greek Police was dispatched to Symi to conduct checks there.