Netherlands joins Germany in implementing extra border checks

Dutch police to carry out checks at border crossings with Germany, following similar move by German authorities

Checks aimed at combating illegal immigration and cross-border crime

The Netherlands has joined Germany in implementing additional border checks at its border crossings with Germany, a move aimed at combating illegal immigration and cross-border crime.

The Dutch police announced on Monday that they would begin carrying out checks at the border with Germany, following a similar move by the German authorities. The checks will be carried out at both land and water crossings, and will involve checks on vehicles and individuals.

The German authorities have been carrying out additional checks at the border with Austria since September 2022, and have since extended the checks to the border with the Czech Republic. The checks have been controversial, with some critics arguing that they are ineffective and discriminatory.

However, the German authorities have defended the checks, arguing that they are necessary to combat illegal immigration and cross-border crime. The Dutch authorities have also said that the checks are necessary to protect the country's borders and to ensure public safety.

The checks are likely to cause delays at border crossings, and travelers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys. The checks are expected to remain in place for an indefinite period of time.