Poland Arrests 84 Migrants, Including Afghans and Pakistanis, Amid EU Crackdown

Authorities in Poland said they detained at least 84 migrants over four days as border controls were tightened along frontiers with Lithuania and Germany.

Officials said 37 migrants were arrested near the Poland-Belarus border after attempting to cross illegally, including nationals from Afghanistan and Pakistan.

In a separate incident near the German border in Gubin, three migrants, including an Afghan national, were detained while trying to enter Germany without legal documents, authorities said.

Polish officials said the migrants intended to reach Germany and had previously entered Poland via Lithuania, reflecting ongoing secondary movement within the European Union.

Authorities added the detainees were given suspended 10 month prison sentences for illegal border crossing, and deportation procedures to their countries of origin have been initiated.

Germany has in recent months adopted stricter migration measures, including increased border checks and faster processing of asylum claims, as part of broader efforts to curb irregular migration.

Berlin has also emphasized the deportation of individuals classified as criminals or security risks, signaling a tougher stance on migration enforcement within the EU.

The developments highlight growing pressure on European border states, as migrants continue to use eastern routes to reach Western Europe despite tighter controls.

Analysts say stricter enforcement policies across Europe may reduce crossings in the short term but could push migrants toward more dangerous routes.

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