Media caption Hungary recruiting `border-hunters`A new police unit in Hungary, launched to reinforce patrols along the 175km (110-mile) border fence with Serbia, is struggling to find suitable candidates despite a massive recruitment drive.
In January an average 80 migrants were caught each night trying to enter Hungary, two-thirds after successfully climbing or cutting through the fence.
Xenophobia is at record levels in Hungary, after two years of anti-migrant rhetoric from the conservative Fidesz government.
"According to the State Prosecution Service, nine police officers are currently under investigation for alleged violence against migrants.
Victims of the people-smugglers; victims of European politicians who promise admission and invitation; and victims of their own illusions.
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