Czechia is conducting large-scale exercises along the entire border with Slovakia to test security forces’ readiness for the possible temporary reintroduction of border checks. The drills are designed to prepare for a potential wave of irregular transit migration and test cooperation with the army and customs administration.
Interior Minister Lubomír Metnar took part in a police exercise on 9 September 2026 for the possible resumption of checks on the state border with Slovakia. The exercise tests whether police can carry out their duties alongside the army and customs administration if the government decides to restore checks for security reasons.
The exercise began at 7 a.m. It involves 640 police officers, 50 members of the Czech Army active reserve and 60 Czech Customs Administration officers. Participants are practising the deployment of checkpoints, inspections and coordination. Slovakia’s police force is also expected to take part in cross-border cooperation.
