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Explore the history, problem, reactions, and solutions to the serious increase in illegal migrant transmigration through Belgium. The text delves into police handling capacity, reactions to safety issues, and proposed solutions such as dedicated police teams and enhanced infrastructure.
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Transmigration Federal Traffic Police CP De Temmerman Patricia CP Dhoest Rik
Summary History The problem Reactions Police capacity Handling problems Solutions ? Questions
History Illegal migrants try to reach the UK Main route : E40 Targetted parkings : Groot-Bijgaarden Drongen Jabbeke Westkerke Mannekesvere No asylum in Belgium Priority NSP 2016-2019
The problem Seriousincrease : + 68,50 % in 2015 vs 2014 + 149,91% in 2016 vs 2015 + 321,10% in 2016 vs 2014 WVL : 1227 spotted, 151 intercepted
Reactions Safety issues Targetted operations vs ‘runners’ Border conflicts Closing off parkings :2014 Westkerke, 2016 Drongen Decisions France for Calais / Dunkerque Concertina’s ? Preventive patrols on parkings in Flanders
Police capacity Basic duties : Emergency interventions Traffic accidents Controls / investigations Pro-active work, escorting Capacity in general = down Capacity vs terrorism
Handling problems Safety : people ON the highway Transport Language Accomodation Health problems, food & drink Identification Decisions ‘x Days’ >>>Human tragedy
Solutions ? Dedicated Police teams & Eqt + Infrastructure Common approach Safety & security on parkings>>> ANPR >>> short term / long term>>> Patrols
Solutions ? P Westkerke : increase other locations>>> re-opening 2017 Spring 2016 : extra teams, few problems Fall 2016 : Patrols, few problems Jan 2017 : increase again