Border Control

The purpose of border control is to maintain order and security at our borders and prevent and investigate unauthorised border crossings. There is a particular focus on the external border of the Schengen area to prevent unauthorised persons from crossing it in areas between border crossing points.

The land border is patrolled traditionally on foot or skis and by keeping lookout at and near the border. Patrols also use the Air Patrol Squadron’s helicopters and planes as well as land vehicles, snowmobiles and boats. Also contributing to border control efforts are dogs trained in tracking. Technical surveillance systems are also employed.