Police Arrest Three in Cross-Border Rail Operation
Why this is here: The operation involved teams securing trains with visual checks of nearly 800 identification documents to address illegal migration and rail safety.
Belgian and French police jointly conducted an operation in March to combat illegal migration and improve rail security. The operation focused on trains traveling between Tournai, Lille, and Mouscron. Police secured eight trains with joint or Belgian teams.
Officers performed 738 visual checks of identification documents. They used a team specializing in identification to speed up checks. An immigration official assisted with administrative tasks related to illegal stays.
Three people were arrested for overstaying their legal stay. Police also issued judicial citations for drug possession and other railway violations, including responding to an international alert. Authorities emphasize the need for international cooperation to address cross-border crime.