Key points:
- The number of stolen and forged passports and visas detected by Italian border police increased in 2023.
- 21 people were arrested for possession of forged documents.
- 130 foreigners were turned back to their countries of origin for exceeding their allowed stay.
- The increase is attributed to stricter border controls.
- The Italian government is committed to protecting the country’s borders and will continue to take steps to prevent illegal immigration.
Italian border police have detected a significant increase in the number of stolen and forged passports and visas in 2023. According to a recent report, 21 people were arrested for possession of forged documents, and 130 foreigners were turned back to their countries of origin for exceeding their allowed stay.
The increase is attributed to stricter border controls implemented by Italian authorities in an effort to combat illegal immigration. These controls include increased scrutiny of travel documents and biometric checks.
The report also found that the number of people turned back to their countries of origin for exceeding their allowed stay has also increased. In 2023, 130 foreigners were turned back, compared to 100 in 2022.
The Italian government has said that it is committed to protecting the country’s borders and will continue to take steps to prevent illegal immigration.