Due to the situation in Lampedusa, the Austrian police are now carrying out random checks on the Brenner motorway (A13). “Migration activity is still manageable,” said Helmut Tomac, director of the Tyrolean state police. The number of migrants in the neighboring country has so far had little impact on Austria or Tyrol.
‘In Austria we are currently talking about 1,500 to 2,000 arrests per week, in Tyrol that is 80 to 140 per week.’ The chosen routes also did not cross the Brenner: “This route is well guarded and is therefore little used,” said Director Tomac of the state police. But we are preparing “for different scenarios”. Checks are currently being carried out at various locations – both on the highway and on the national highway as a possible alternative route. There were an estimated six arrests on Tuesday.
The procedure for checking the vehicles and their occupants is always the same. Two police officers point the vehicles with a red traffic light and pointing fingers to the place where the check will take place. The police then check the vehicle documents, passport and driver’s license in different languages. Trucks are excluded from the controls.
“Most people understand”
Most were understanding, a police official said. Every now and then it is necessary to explain in detail what is happening here and why. At times there were discussions as to why this particular vehicle was flagged out and the other was not. “Maybe it was because of the expensive car brand,” one driver speculated. Another driver pointed out that he could not open the trunk because he was carrying pharmaceutical products. The officer followed the tip because the papers were unremarkable.
For example, checks were carried out at the Schönberg toll booth for 24 hours from Thursday morning. Trains are also currently subject to stricter inspections. “We know from 2015 that things can be completely different from one day to the next than they are now,” said the director of the national police.
Source: Krone
I am Wallace Jones, an experienced journalist. I specialize in writing for the world section of Today Times Live. With over a decade of experience, I have developed an eye for detail when it comes to reporting on local and global stories. My passion lies in uncovering the truth through my investigative skills and creating thought-provoking content that resonates with readers worldwide.
