Top official from Justice Ministry visits Limburg to boost crime-fighting collaboration
A high-level visit by the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Justice and Security to Limburg highlights efforts to strengthen regional and cross-border crime prevention. Residents in border areas like Eijsden-Margraten may see improved safety measures and more effective police work against illegal migration and organized crime.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Visitor | Anneke van Dijk, Secretary-General, Ministry of Justice and Security |
| Location | Municipality of Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg |
| Focus of Visit | Regional and cross-border collaboration against undermining crime |
| ACT! Intervention Team | Integrated administrative approach in Maastricht-Heuvelland region |
| Heuvelland Triangle | Consultation body: police, public prosecutor, and mayors |
| Border Control Focus | Illegal migration and cross-border crime at Eijsden (A2 crossing) |
| Date | March 26, 2026 |
The Ministry of Justice and Security oversees national policies on safety, law enforcement, and crime prevention. It works closely with regional and local authorities to ensure effective implementation of security measures, particularly in border areas where cross-border crime poses unique challenges.
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Valuable working visit by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Justice and Security
On Thursday, March 26, Anneke van Dijk, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Justice and Security, paid a working visit to the municipality of Eijsden-Margraten.
Regional collaboration
The ACT! Intervention Team focuses on an integrated administrative approach to undermining crime within the Maastricht-Heuvelland region. Mayor Nicole Ramaekers, portfolio holder for ACT on behalf of Maastricht-Heuvelland, and coordinator Emmy Mobers provided an explanation of the ACT Intervention Team. They demonstrated how partners collaborate in tackling undermining crime and the results this has already achieved.
This was followed by a presentation by Timo Bosch, strategic advisor for public order and security in the Heuvelland Triangle, on the further development of the Heuvelland Triangle. The Triangle is the fixed, statutory consultation body in the Netherlands between the police, public prosecutor, and mayor, where matters of safety and public order are discussed. The five Heuvelland municipalities are increasingly directing their limited police resources more effectively. An up-to-date security overview helps make appropriate choices and further strengthens local authority.
Cross-border collaboration
Due to its strong historical ties to the theme of liberation, the municipality of Eijsden-Margraten has close relationships with the police, security services, and intelligence agencies. Given its border location, the police work closely with the Royal Marechaussee. The visit concluded at the Limburg Brigade of the Marechaussee, including participation in a border control at the Eijsden border crossing on the A2, where the focus was on illegal migration and cross-border crime.
Collaboration strengthens
The working visit clearly demonstrated why collaboration between local partners, regional services, and the central government is so important. By pooling knowledge and experience, a sharper picture emerges of the challenges in the border region, enabling better steering of safety measures. This is how Limburg and The Hague continue to build a safe, resilient, and connected region together.