The national infrastructure for the prevention and combating illicit trafficking of radioactive materials was first developed on the occasion of the Olympic Games 2004 in Athens.

For the purposes of combatting illicit trafficking in radioactive materials, radiation detection systems are installed at the access gates of Greece. More specifically:
• Fixed automated radiation detection systems and portable equipment for secondary inspections are installed at seven customs stations,
• Portable radiation detectors have been distributed to another 35 customs offices.

The maintenance and calibration of the detection systems belonging to and operated by the customs authorities has been assigned to EEAE. Also, EEAE provides training to the personnel operating these systems.

If needed, EEAE informs the IAEA's International Incidents and Trafficking Database (ITDB).