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Germany implemented the Schengen Agreement. SoThis means, in theory that the borders border to other Schengen countries are open. But in practice At the borders to non-Schengen countries (Poland, Czech Republic and Switzerland) there are still checkpoints and German custom officers or sometimes police will might control your luggage nonetheless. This might happen , especially if you come from eastern european countries like [[Poland]] (searching for forged branded goods, smuggled tobacco, etc.), if you come from the [[Netherlands]] (liberal soft drug laws), or if you come from or cross over into [[Switzerland]] (black money is often smuggled over that border). If coming in with a commuter train, they easily take you out of your train to search your belongings, while your train continues without you.