Netherlands To Introduce Land Border Controls From December 9

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Netherlands to Introduce Land Border Controls From December 9
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Netherlands to Introduce Land Border Controls From December 9

Stricter border controls to be implemented in response to rising security concerns

The Netherlands has announced that it will implement stricter land border controls from December 9th, due to increasing security concerns across Europe. The country's Minister of Security and Justice, Ivo Opstelten, made the announcement on November 24th, stating that the measures are necessary to ensure the safety of Dutch citizens and to prevent potential threats. 

The new controls will involve increased checks on vehicles and individuals crossing the border by land, including thorough searches and questioning. This will be carried out by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, the country's border security agency, and will apply to all land borders, including those with neighboring countries such as Belgium, Germany, and France.

Thorough checks and increased surveillance to be implemented

According to Opstelten, the stricter border controls are a necessary measure to respond to the current security climate in Europe, which has been marked by a series of terrorist attacks and other incidents. He emphasized that the safety of Dutch citizens remains the government's top priority, and that the new controls are aimed at preventing potential threats from entering the country.

In addition to increased checks on vehicles and individuals, the Netherlands will also deploy additional surveillance measures at its land borders. This will include increased use of CCTV cameras and other monitoring systems, as well as increased patrols by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. The government hopes that these comprehensive measures will help to prevent potential threats and ensure the safety of Dutch citizens.