Since the beginning of April 2025 Border defender conducts intensive surveillance at the border with Germany. More than 200 people have already been detained as part of the Bridge run trying to cross the border illegally. What do these operations look like and why are they crucial to Poland's security?
Increased checks at the Polish-German border
With the support of the police, Nadodrzeń Border defender Branch has been conducting an extended “Most” action since April. It aims to combat illegal migration and cross-border crime. Officers shall focus on key points specified as:
- motorways A2 and A4 – main transport routes,
- Border bridges in border cities,
- former border crossing points areas.
Such actions let for fast consequence to incidents and detention of persons attempting to cross the border illegally.
Over 4,000 checked, 200 detainees
Since the start of the action was checked over 4,000 foreignersof which 200 people was detained in connection with illegal migration. The Border defender underlines that the operation allows constant monitoring of the movement of persons and effective prevention of crime.
"Thanks to this operation, the Border defender constantly monitors the flow of foreigners on the Polish-German border, prevents illegal migration, cross-border crime and its presence is preventive" – reads the SG Communication.
Why is the bridge action important?
Illegal migration is simply a major challenge for the interior safety of Poland and the full European Union. Border defender activities not only limit human smuggling crime, but besides strengthen border protection against terrorist and criminal threats.
Summary
The “Most” action is another example of the effectiveness of Polish border services. Increased controls aid reduce illegal migration and guarantee the safety of citizens. Will akin operations be extended to another sections of the border? Time will tell.
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More than 200 illegal immigrants detained at the Polish-German border during the bridge action