Venezuelan woman detained in Germany after defying Schengen deportation order
A 30-year-old Venezuelan woman was arrested by German Federal Police after attempting to enter the country from the Czech Republic. Officers detained her at the Waidhaus border crossing on suspicion of illegal entry, as she lacked valid travel authorisation for the Schengen Zone.
The woman had previously applied for asylum in Spain, as confirmed by a document found on her mobile phone. Her passport also carried a stamp from the Stuttgart Immigration Office, ordering her to leave the Schengen Area by May 19, 2025. Despite this, she attempted re-entry without permission.
In June 2025, the Stuttgart Local Court had already fined her €134.50 for residing illegally in Germany without the required permit. Following her recent arrest, Federal Police requested detention to ensure her transfer to Spain under the Dublin Regulation. A judge approved the measure, and she was moved to the deportation detention facility in Hof on March 13, 2026. The Weiden Local Court later extended her detention until the end of April. Authorities have not released details about any preparations for her handover or further steps by the German asylum office (BAMF).
The woman remains in custody while German authorities coordinate her transfer to Spain. Her case follows previous legal action for illegal residence and an unfulfilled deportation order. The Dublin Regulation will determine which country processes her asylum claim.
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