Blitz controls in Aachen: Customs and police check barbershops for undeclared work

Blitz controls in Aachen: Customs and police check barbershops for undeclared work

In a large -scale lightning against undeclared work, the main customs office in Aachen and the police on September 23 and 25, 2024 moved through the "Barbershops" in the Aachen city region. The controls in a total of 14 hairdressing companies had a massive review of 61 people. While all the test subjects remained unsolved, a man was discovered with an existing wealth investigation. However, he had to be released without a arrest because he had no illegal assets.

The campaign, which also included cooperation with the Office for Occupational Safety and Health and Local Authorities, brought light into the dark illegal employment. For further controls in Düren, together with the district police authority, 48 people were checked. Four proceedings against employers were initiated, which foreigners employed without the necessary work permits. An employer also faced a criminal proceedings for work wages. Customs announced that they will continue to act vigorously in the future to ensure fair working conditions and to prevent illegal jobs. More information can be found in an article On www.presseportal.de .