Germany, Poland and Czech Republic to launch anti-smuggling task force

German interior minister Nancy Faeser has agreed with Poland and the Czech Republic to conduct joint patrols on their territory and to create a task force against the smuggling of migrants, according to a statement issued on Friday.

In addition, joint patrols by German, Polish and Czech border police will be stepped up, the statement said. (Writing by Friederike Heine Editing by Miranda Murray)