Federal police stop smugglers in Coschen: Illegal entry uncovered!

Federal police stop smugglers in Coschen: Illegal entry uncovered!

On Thursday morning, in the early hours, the federal police forces were at the bridgeCoschenintensive border control was carried out. This measure is part of the systematic controls that have been carried out at the German borders since September 2024 to curb unauthorized entry and smuggling crimes. The federal police discovered a suspected driver of a smuggling vehicle and his passenger, which caused a stir.

The federal police checked a vehicle coming from Poland in which a 48-year-old Georgian citizen was driving. His passenger, a 26-year-old man from Eritrea, was unable to produce any identification documents. Given this situation, the driver was temporarily arrested while the passenger was taken into custody. Investigations were initiated against both men on suspicion of unauthorized entry because they did not have the necessary documents to enter and stay in Germany.

Context to the increase in controls

The measure in Coschen is in line with the federal government's nationwide efforts to limit irregular migration. According to a report by daily news Since these systematic border controls began, over 22,000 unauthorized entries have been detected. During the same period, 13,786 undocumented people had to be turned away or deported and 518 smugglers were arrested.

Compared to the figures from the previous year, there have been significant declines in unauthorized entries. The total number of unauthorized entries for 2024 was 83,572, significantly less than the 127,549 in 2023. A look at the January figures also shows that entries in January 2025 fell to 5,147, which is positive compared to previous years.

The challenges of smuggling crime

But despite these positive trends, smuggling crime remains a serious problem in Germany. data of the Federal Police show that a total of 365,891 unauthorized entries were recorded between 2011 and 2025, indicating a persistent challenge. Illegal trafficking in human beings and the risks associated with it make it necessary to strengthen and implement more stringent border controls.

After the police measures in Coschen, both men were immediately returned to Poland. The arrest and the consequences show once again that the Federal Police will continue to play a central role in the fight against smuggling and unauthorized entry into Germany.