Bucharest, April 5, 2026 – The Romanian Border Police released its daily operational report for April 4, 2026, detailing robust border management amid steady traffic flows. Authorities processed approximately 50,500 travelers and over 11,800 vehicles at external borders, including crossings with Serbia, Moldova, and Ukraine, as well as non-Schengen sea and air points.www.schengen90.app This reflects ongoing high volumes, particularly from Ukrainian citizens fleeing Russia's invasion, with border guards leveraging mobile terminals linked to Romanian and Schengen databases for over 14,000 eDAC checks in 24 hours.www.schengen90.app

Enforcement actions underscored the police's commitment to security and compliance. Officers detected 106 violations, comprising 41 crimes and 65 infractions, resulting in fines totaling 50,400 Romanian lei and seizures of goods worth about 23,000 lei. Entry was denied to 21 foreign nationals lacking legal requirements, while 43 Romanian citizens were barred from exiting due to irregularities—mirroring patterns seen in prior reports, such as March 23's similar figures of 51,400 people and 11,300 vehicles processed.

The report highlights Romania's operational resilience at key transit points, balancing efficient facilitation of legitimate crossings with stringent measures against illicit activities. As Schengen Area integration advances, these daily statistics emphasize sustained focus on traffic management, consumer protection, and regional stability amid geopolitical pressures.