This applies in part at the Danish-German border, at ferry berths and at the Øresund connection.
The intensified border control must be seen in the context of the stricter restrictions in connection with the corona situation.
– The purpose is to minimize the risk of infection.
– As more and more countries become quarantine countries, and the infection increases around the world, we intensify surveillance at the border to prevent the spread of infection, says the chief police inspector.
Most recently, Denmark has introduced restrictions in relation to Germany, as the country has now exceeded the accepted infection threshold.
However, citizens in the neighboring region of Schleswig-Holstein can still travel freely into Denmark.
The same can all other entrants with a recognizable purpose – for example, a job in Denmark.
When the epidemic hit Denmark in the spring, full border controls were introduced, where all entrants were checked.
In September, they switched to random sampling.
It is this control that is now intensifying.
This means that the police are increasing their presence at border crossings.
– We constantly adapt to the situation, but at times we will probably put more people on, says Peter Ekebjærg.
When more people are taken out for control, it increases the risk of congestion and congestion.
– We are very careful to avoid queuing. But it is clear that the more we take in for control, the greater the risk of queuing.
– We balance this all the time, so we seek to avoid massive queues, says Peter Ekebjærg.