The state border was guarded by 3.5 thousand border guards at New Year's night

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03 of January 2020 09:26

In total, 175,000 citizens were registered for entry and exit from Ukraine in the last 24 hours.

The State Border Service continues to provide increased security. In total, at the New Year's night, the state border was guarded by about 3.5 thousand border guards.

It should be noted that the Border Guard Agency intensified state border protection measures before the Christmas and New Year holidays.

In total, 175,000 citizens were registered for entry and exit from Ukraine in the last 24 hours. Moreover, almost 95,000 people entered our country, while 80,000 were leaved Ukraine. In addition, about 30 thousand vehicles were examined during the day.

Particular attention at the border is paid to passengers’ safety. In particular, measures are being taken to prevent trafficking of weapons and explosives, as well as border crossing by irregular and potential unlawful migrants.

In total, within the 24-hours about 100 travelers (more than 20 potential irregular migrants) have been denied entry, 9 invalid documents were revealed, 21 persons were detained for illegal border crossing.

Also border guards who carry out duties at border crossing points and beyond them are intensified by dog handlers with service dogs, and all necessary equipment is provided for long-term remote accomplishment of border guards duties.

Patrolling with enhanced security measures will be continued.

The State Border Service wishes you a happy New Year and Christmas! Travel comfortably! We are on guard.

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