From June 15 to 18, 2026, a specialized customs workshop – organized under the Common Learning Event Programme (CLEP) – took place at the military airfield in Bochoล ๐จ๐ฟ, focused on pursuing vehicles and stopping them by force.
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While the four-day intensive training session marks the culmination of years of preparation initiated by the surveillance services of Czech customs, EUCAB also played a key role in the successful completion of this project. Indeed, the โtraining questionnaireโ – mapping the needs of customs administrations across Europe – highlighted a shared need for training on forced vehicle stops and ensuring the safety of patrols.
20 international participants from 15 EU countries – with Montenegro and Moldova also represented – gathered in Bochoล to deepen their knowledge of the legal, tactical, and operational aspects of stopping vehicles. Using simulated scenarios, participants practiced forcibly stopping a vehicle, using technical braking devices, and coordinating the response of multiple patrols.
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โIt wasnโt just about theory – practical training was key, as it tested expertsโ ability to make decisions in high-risk situations,โ explains Maj. Josef Novรกk. head of the professional training instructors, who oversaw the technical aspects with Capt. Roman Graaf, supervision specialist.
However, CLEP workshops are not just about a one-way transfer of know-how.
A major added value is the exchange of experiences among individual customs administrations. Every country has its own procedures, and practical insights are irreplaceable. (Roman Graaf)
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If this yearโs participantsโ interest and feedback are any indication, one thing is certain – there would be no shortage of interest in continuing this training format. Participants particularly appreciated its practical focus, the high-quality instruction, and the unique setting of the military airfield in Bochoล.
Source: LinkedIn
