Domestic
Gendarmerie Allowed to Conduct Checks Up to 20 Kilometers from Border Starting October 1
Starting October 1, the Dutch Gendarmerie (Marechaussee) may conduct border checks within 20 kilometers of the border instead of strictly at the frontier. This change aims to reduce traffic congestion in border communities and make inspections less predictable for human smugglers. While the maximum daily control duration per road is removed, monthly limits remain, and total capacity stays the same. Authorities state these adjustments allow for more flexible and effective operations against cross-border crime without increasing the frequency of checks.
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