To ‘avoid’ the more strictly controlled border areas, smugglers increasingly took the route via Slovakia and the Czech Republic to Austria. Because our northern neighbor is now tightening surveillance, there is also a need for action in the east of this country.
Czech police arrested 35 refugees in January – the total of 292 in September is an increase that is probably not only due to the weather conditions: the Czech Ministry of the Interior is now responding with increased surveillance: along the border of South Moravia – i.e. from the Waldviertel east to March and between the Czech Republic and Slovakia – “suspicion-independent checks” have been reintroduced.
To ensure that smugglers, who are constantly adjusting their routes, do not increasingly move to the country’s eastern border, Austria has responded with increased surveillance of the border with Slovakia since Thursday.
Side streets are popular routes in the Weinviertel
The target are mainly so-called tractors, usually closed vans. It is said that no waiting times are expected at border crossings. In the Weinviertel, which lies on both borders, such vehicles were often found far from the border. These arrive via side routes and usually stop near train stations in the region.
Residents talk about operations in which prisoners run in all directions after police checks – which usually means that the police have little chance without targeted action.
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.
