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Dutch plan to expand border controls

The Netherlands is planning to expand border controls in response to increased illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

The new measures, which are expected to be in place by the end of the year, will include:

Increased patrols by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (RNM), the country's border police.

More surveillance cameras at border crossings.

Increased use of mobile surveillance units.

The Dutch government says the new measures are necessary to address the growing problem of illegal immigration and drug trafficking. In 2022, the RNM apprehended more than 10,000 illegal immigrants at the country's borders, a 25% increase over the previous year.

The government also says that the new measures are in line with the European Union's strategy to strengthen border security. In 2022, the EU launched a new initiative called Frontex, which aims to improve cooperation between member states on border security.

The Dutch government's plans to expand border controls have been met with mixed reactions. Some people support the measures, saying that they are necessary to protect the country's borders. Others argue that the measures are too harsh and that they will unfairly target people who are seeking asylum in the Netherlands.