Schengen Information System (SIS II) goes live

EU News 175/2013

IP/13/309
Brussels, 9 April 2013

Today, the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) enters into operation to increase security and facilitate free movement within the Schengen area. The SIS II allows for an easy exchange of information between national border control authorities, customs and police authorities on persons who may have been involved in a serious crime. It also contains alerts on missing persons, in particular children, as well as information on certain property, such as banknotes, cars, vans, firearms and identity documents that may have been stolen, misappropriated or lost.

Source and additional information:
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-309_en.htm?locale=en

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