Poland has announced it will send 5,000 soldiers to its border with Germany in a bid to halt the return of failed asylum seekers

Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania to deter asylum-seekers, sparking tensions with neighboring countries.

Poland started conducting spot checks at its border with Germany on Monday, with random checks being carried out at a total of 52 border crossings, authorities said. "The checks are targeting those involved in the illegal smuggling of migrants across the border.