Authorities from Luxembourg, Belgium, and Germany conducted a joint border operation on Tuesday, targeting traffic violations and drug possession, which resulted in numerous fines and the seizure of a vehicle with false plates.
In a coordinated international operation on Tuesday, authorities from Luxembourg, Belgium, and Germany conducted a major joint check at their shared border, focusing on drug trafficking and road traffic offences.
The checks took place between 3pm and 8pm at the Wemperhardt roundabout in Luxembourg and on the adjacent N62 road in Belgium. The operation involved teams from the Luxembourg Police, the Belgian Police, and German Customs.
Luxembourg authorities reported a range of minor infractions. These included two drivers using mobile phones at the wheel, two vehicles without valid roadworthiness certificates, and one without a valid tax sticker. Other violations involved drivers without their licences, a missing high-visibility vest, and cracked windscreens. Two cars were ultimately taken off the road for being uninsured.
The Belgian police recorded more significant offences. One driver was reported for defective tyres and four for administrative issues with their paperwork. Two fines were issued for drug possession. In the most serious case, a vehicle was stopped for displaying false number plates. It was also found to be unregistered, without a roadworthiness certificate, and uninsured. The vehicle was seized, and an investigation was launched.
Drink-driving checks
In a separate operation ordered by the public prosecutor's office, Luxembourg police also conducted widespread drink-driving checks in Schuttrange and Senningen.
Of the 326 motorists stopped, four tested positive for alcohol. One driver had their licence confiscated immediately, and five other traffic violations were recorded.
