Asylum and Migration
Royal Marechaussee Granted Expanded Powers for Border Checks Near Belgium
Starting Thursday, the Royal Marechaussee will have increased authority to conduct targeted checks within a 20-kilometer zone along the Belgian border. The measure aims to combat illegal migration and cross-border crime, including human smuggling, by allowing longer inspections on roads and waterways, as well as more frequent checks on trains and flights based on risk assessments.
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