Illicit trafficker apprehended - Authorities capture 38 undocumented immigrants.
On Saturdays and Sundays, authorities captured a bigger group of 20 migrants, predominantly from Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, and Iraq who had crossed over bridges in Zentendorf, Hagenwerder, and Görlitz illegally.
Besides this, a man and seven youths from Somalia were arrested by the Federal Police. Additionally, two undocumented immigrants were arrested near the Altstadtbrücke in Görlitz, one along Bundesstraße 99, and three in Tauchritz.
Official announcement.
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- Despite the ongoing challenges, authorities in Ludwigsdorf, Saxony, experienced a decrease in migration-related crimes on Sundays, despite apprehending a larger group of migrants from Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, and Iraq.
- On a recent Sunday in Görlitz, Germany, the Federal Police arrested three more undocumented immigrants near Bundesstraße 99, contributing to the ongoing efforts to combat migrant smuggling.
- The flood of undocumented migrants crossing bridges from neighboring countries into Görlitz continues to pose a significant challenge for local and federal authorities, with over 38 immigrants caught in just one week, including individuals from Syria.
- The Mayor of Ludwigsdorf, located in the heart of Saxony, highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between local and federal authorities, including the Federal Police, in addressing crimes related to migration and the wellbeing of Syrian refugees.
- In response to the increased number of migrants entering Germany through Görlitz and neighboring towns, Saxony's state government has requested additional support from the Federal Police to bolster border security and combat illegal migration from Syria and other countries.