Luxembourg

Luxembourg (Luxembourgish: Lëtzebuerg) officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a member of the European Union since 1 January 1958. It is in western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and France to the south.

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Country Information

  • Luxembourg (City)
  • 2,586 km2
  • 470,000

Law Enforcement Agencies

  • Grand–Ducale Police (Police Grand-Ducale) - Luxembourg

    Grand–Ducale Police (Police Grand-Ducale)

    In January 2000 the Gendarmerie and the Police merged to form the Police Grand-Ducale. The aim was to improve community policing and offer a more efficient nationwide service. The Police is composed of 1,603 officers and 169 administrative staff.The Police Grand-Ducale is organised as follows:

    Central Units:

    • CID (Service de Police Judiciaire): leads major criminal investigations;
    • Mobile Supply and Guard Unit (Unité de Garde et de Réserve Mobile): guards Grand Ducal palaces and provides convict escort;
    • SWAT (Unité spéciale de la Police): swift action, arrest and observation unit;
    • National Traffic Police (Unité Centrale de Police de la Route);
    • Airport and Border Control Unit (Unité Centrale de Police à l’Aéroport);
    • Police School (Ecole de Police).

    Regional Units:

    • Emergency Unit (CI): 24/7 patrolling and intervention service;
    • Police Stations (CP): maintain close contact with the citizen;
    • Regional Investigation Service: investigates drugs, juvenile crime, vice, organised crime;
    • Regional Traffic Police;
    • Regional Special Legislation Service: monitors food and hygiene in restaurants and shops, commercial activities and social dumping. Collects evidence on environment crimes.

    Contact Details

    Phone
    • +352 4997-1
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