German Police Defend New Border Checks Against Laschet's Criticism

The Bundespolizei Trier maintains that recent border controls are effective, despite Armin Laschet's claims of inefficiency.

Armin Laschet, former Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, criticized newly implemented German border controls as mere 'symbol politics.'
The Bundespolizei Trier defended the border checks, citing their success in reducing unauthorized migration and apprehending criminals.
Laschet argued that these controls divert police resources from other critical areas like train stations and airports.
Stefan Döhn, a spokesperson for the Bundespolizei Trier, assured that police presence has not decreased in other areas due to these border operations.
The new border control measures, initiated by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, are set to last six months and include multiple stationary and mobile checks.