Traffic control and the fight against cross-border crime

Cross-border crime, despite numerous actions taken by entities responsible for ensuring security, poses a serious challenge for law enforcement agencies. The aim of this article is to analyse cross-border crime from the perspective of an officer serving on the road and to indicate – based on a review of literature and statistical data – the importance of traffic control in combating this crime. The authors point out the impact of free movement within the Schengen area and the European Union on this type of crime.