(National-UAE) Denmark on Wednesday lifted emergency border checks introduced after public desecrations of the Quran drew protests in Muslim countries and threats from militant groups.
Authorities said the security threat had eased, and the “intensified efforts” at Denmark’s land border with Germany were being scrapped on the advice of domestic intelligence.
Police had set up temporary border posts at what is usually an open border in Europe’s Schengen zone, leading to queues at road crossings.
The checks were brought in on August 4 amid fears of reprisals against Denmark and Sweden, after several protests where the Quran was desecrated.
