Immigration
Illegal immigrants use Portugal as a secondary route to 'leap' to Ireland
The PSP's national deputy director and head of the immigration and borders unit reported that undocumented immigrants are arriving in major Portuguese cities via train and bus, often intending to transit to other countries. A special international operation at Lisbon's Portela airport recently detected over 200 individuals using Portugal as a transit point for Ireland within a one-year period.
Why it matters
This report highlights increased border enforcement and monitoring of transit patterns, which may lead to more frequent identity checks for travelers on buses and trains or at airport boarding gates.ExpressoRead original ↗
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