This visit will be an opportunity to officially inaugurate the Entry/Exit System Automated System (EES), based on advanced biometric technologies. This system constitutes one of the so -called “intelligent” customs pillars, a concept set up by the European Union to modernize the control of migratory flows, strengthen safety and improve the fluidity of passages.
The EES system deployed in Melillia allows automatic recording of the entries and exits of nationals from third countries going to the Schengen area for short stays. By capturing biometric data such as fingerprints and facial images, this system aims to prevent several forms of fraud, in particular identity theft or the use of falsified documents.
Last October, the Spanish national police reported more than four million people’s passages and 760,000 vehicles recorded as Beni Enzar during the past year. An intensity of traffic which justifies, according to the authorities, the introduction of automated devices to limit waiting times while ensuring rigorous control.
