the Bild article said that authorities in the Bavarian State confiscate valuables worth over €750 but authorities in Baden-Württemberg have a tougher regime, where police confiscate cash and valuables above €350.
Today, a spokesperson for the Bavarian social ministry said that upon arrival “refugees are searched for documents, valuables and money. When we suspect that the asylum seeker is holding large sums and does not agree to be searched, the police are called in,” he said.
The Danish law, regarding the confiscation of refugee valuables attracted criticism by international organizations but in reality it is less strict compared with the German one. In Denmark the law forbids the seizure of personal valuables, such as wedding rings. In Germany, the authorities are allowed to seize such valuables. Moreover, in Denmark authorities can take valuables worth above €1430.
http://neurope.eu/article/germany-confiscates-more-refugee-valuables-compared-with-denmark/
Today, a spokesperson for the Bavarian social ministry said that upon arrival “refugees are searched for documents, valuables and money. When we suspect that the asylum seeker is holding large sums and does not agree to be searched, the police are called in,” he said.
The Danish law, regarding the confiscation of refugee valuables attracted criticism by international organizations but in reality it is less strict compared with the German one. In Denmark the law forbids the seizure of personal valuables, such as wedding rings. In Germany, the authorities are allowed to seize such valuables. Moreover, in Denmark authorities can take valuables worth above €1430.
http://neurope.eu/article/germany-confiscates-more-refugee-valuables-compared-with-denmark/