"We collaborate daily with our
Slovenian and Croatian colleagues, as the exchanges between our
police forces are fruitful. This cooperation not only aids in
the fight against illegal immigration but also in combating the
exploitation of migrants arriving in this region." This
statement was made by the Police Chief of Trieste, Pietro
Ostuni, during a meeting today at the Pesek border crossing with
his counterparts from Koper and Pula, where they exchanged
traditional holiday greetings.
"Since October 2023," Ostuni noted, "border controls with
Slovenia have been reinstated and will continue until the first
half of 2025. These controls are yielding positive results, as
evidenced by the 230 human traffickers arrested by the State
Police over the past 13 months. This is the outcome of dedicated
efforts." Ostuni emphasized that cross-border controls continue
with joint patrols on trains arriving from Slovenia and through
overland routes. He also mentioned ongoing collaboration between
the investigative offices of the three countries.
Istrian Police Chief Alen Klabot confirmed the "good
cooperation" among the police forces of Italy, Slovenia, and
Croatia, highlighting the "effective functioning of the crime
control network" in his jurisdiction.
Koper's Police Chief, Alenka Korosec, remarked, Thee
cooperation with Italy is excellent, and border controls aim to
combat international terrorism."
"There are no issues with the deportation of migrants to
Slovenia. Those who do not have the right to stay in Italy are
accepted into Slovenia according to international agreements and
are managed by reception centers," she explained. Regarding
cross-border crime, the Slovenian Police Chief stated, "There
are no major issues; the collaboration is excellent, which
allows us to address any potential threats effectively."
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