Suche
Mein Konto
Smuggling vehicles: Federal police increase seizures in MV!
Federal police in MV will secure 15 smugglers' vehicles in 2025. Unauthorized smuggling poses a security risk.
Smuggling vehicles: Federal police increase seizures in MV!
The federal police in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have recently stepped up their efforts to combat smugglers who bring people across the Polish border into Western Pomerania under dangerous conditions. Loud Northern Courier A total of 29 smuggling vehicles have been seized in recent years. The number of vehicles confiscated has increased steadily: after 6 vehicles in 2023 and 8 in 2024, 15 vehicles have already been seized this year alone.
These vehicles are considered a “means of crime” for the illegal smuggling of foreigners and can be punished with up to life imprisonment, especially if the smuggling causes the death of people. The Pasewalk Federal Police Inspectorate carries out the seizures, with the Neubrandenburg public prosecutor's office deciding on the whereabouts of the vehicles. Options such as auction, scrapping or return are available here.
Vehicle brands and recycling
A total of 14 different vehicle brands were identified, including popular models such as Skoda, Kia and Audi. The brands VW and Toyota are particularly frequently represented, each appearing four times, followed by Audi, Opel, Renault and Ford with three cases. What is strange is that the range of vehicles seized extends from vans to small cars. Recycling takes place after the process has been completed; Vehicles that are not auctioned or sold will be destroyed unless they are returned or confiscation is ordered. Accident vehicles will not be repaired before recycling.
The proceeds from the auctions, which are carried out via the platform www.zoll-auktion.de of the main customs office in Giessen, flow into the state treasury. However, there is currently no current information about the number and proceeds of the most recently auctioned vehicles, so the public will have to wait and see what sums can ultimately be generated.
Social responsibility and education
Overall, it is clear that a high degree of social responsibility is required both in the area of securing smuggling vehicles and in education. The fight against illegal smuggling and supporting the next generation are challenges that must go hand in hand.