“You have to fight against smuggling gangs. We expect that the German side will take very far-reaching criminal actions in this regard,” said Maciej Wąsik, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration.
The Deputy Minister of the Interior and Administrative Affairs was asked about the German side’s response to the migration situation.
Scholz does not seem to want to combat this illegal migration too much. Moreover, let us agree that this entire illegal migration movement was fueled by the Germans, by this Herzlich willkommen, that we invite you to Germany, that we have a lot of work here.
– said the deputy head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration.
He recalled that 17 percent of illegal immigrants work in Germany, and the rest are at the expense of German society.
That is why these moods are becoming radicalized in Germany and that is why, in my opinion, Olaf Scholz is taking clear actions. Because these actions must be much deeper, common, European
– Wąsik emphasized.
Warring gangs
He calculated that it involves border protection, the readmission of illegal migrants to their country of origin and reducing benefits for illegal migrants, so that they do not earn more from unemployment benefits here in Europe than when they work at home.
You have to fight against smuggling gangs. Taking into account our experiences in Belarus, where on the one hand we have gangsters in the Belarusian services and on the other hand couriers working for gangs whose bosses have the right to reside in Germany, to the Polish side of reach the border.
– he emphasized.
We expect that the German side will take very far-reaching criminal actions in this regard
– added.
The deputy head of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration was also asked about the creation of a joint group from Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany to work together to prevent the movement of illegal migrants and receive them within the Schengen area.
These actions have been taking place for days. And we realize that this Balkan route, which goes through the Czech Republic, Slovakia and also Poland, mainly via Slovakia, leads to Germany. Joint actions achieve more than individual actions by individual countries
– Wąsik emphasized.
False data
Maciej Wąsik was also asked about the article of “Gazeta Wyborcza”, which reported on Friday, among other things, that from January to mid-September 2023, more than 30,000 refugees overcame the barrier on the border with Belarus almost 13,000 times. of them came to Germany, and “the fence bars can be cut with an ordinary saw blade.”
This information is incorrect. Gazeta Wyborcza said that 30 thousand people crossed the dam, including 13,000. came to Germany this year. With a perimeter system we count every person who even approaches the barrier. We see every attempt to cross, every destruction of the dam
– said the deputy head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration, adding that immediate action is being taken as 10,000 people are present. soldiers, 5 thousand border guards and a thousand police officers.
He noted that the Border Patrol has registered 22,000 people since it began. trying to get through the barrier.
How can 30,000 pass? people?
– He asked.
He explained that it was all documented by a camera system.
There is no part of the dam that is not covered by a high-precision electronic system
– Wąsik emphasized.
Firewall effectiveness
When asked about the effectiveness of the barrier, he explained that there is no barrier that will be 100 percent effective.
But we have this level, let’s say a few percent, to cross the barrier. Of course, we may not find someone, but we have not only the first line, but also the second and third
– he emphasized.
He recalled that guests from dozens of countries come to Poland to see how the dam was built and how certain issues were resolved to introduce similar solutions at home.
He said actions are also being taken against people who try to arrest illegal migrants.
This year we have arrested more than 500 couriers
– added.
Let’s remember one more thing. There is also a Belarusian border with Lithuania and Latvia, which is not as well guarded as the Polish border. We have no control at the border with Lithuania – this is the Schengen zone. Traffic between Lithuania, Latvia and Poland is free and a route can go that way (illegal migration – PAP)
– said the deputy head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration.
He said there is also a Slovak route, where Poland has introduced intensive patrols on the border with Slovakia.
This is to put an end to illegal migration from Southern Europe, which also often comes this way
– added.
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Source: wPolityce
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