Slovenia strengthens border controls due to 'terror fears'

The Slovenian government decided on Friday to introduce temporary border controls until October 30, after neighboring Italy introduced controls at its border crossing with Slovenia to improve security in the country.

Slovenian police have increased border checks with Croatia and Hungary. Photo: Reuters

Slovenia's STA news agency reported that police have been deployed at 14 border crossings with Croatia and Hungary. The remaining 18 crossings will have no permanent police presence.

Explaining its decision to introduce border controls, the Slovenian government cited possible security threats from “members of various terrorist and extremist movements and groups” moving from areas of armed conflict and towards Europe. It also cited the rise of organized crime in the western Balkans.

Tourists are queuing for document checks at the Obrezje border crossing with Croatia, where checks have been suspended since January 1 this year when Croatia joined the Schengen Area.

Katica Fjacko, who was travelling from the Croatian capital Zagreb, said she had to leave early because she was concerned that the checks could take a long time. "It's a bit chaotic right now, everyone is nervous," she said.

Trung Kien (according to Reuters)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/slovenia-tang-cuong-kiem-soat-bien-gioi-do-lo-ngai-khung-bo-post269484.html