Ken DeLand disappearance in France shines light on Europe's 'abolished' borders travel zone
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The disappearance of Ken DeLand while studying abroad in France has pointed to Europe's Schengen zone where travelers aren't required to present passports, identification.
"In fact, everybody has told us about the Schengen zone," the elder DeLand said. "And what that is, is a whole encompassing area within the EU that people can virtually travel among without having to show I.D. And some people have said it can even be traveled very inexpensively." Ken DeLand, an American college student missing in France, seen in his Eagle Scout uniform with his mother, Carol Laws. (The DeLand Family ) Ken DeLand, an American college student missing in France, is pictured after his high school graduation with his mother, Carol Laws, and younger brother. (The DeLand Family ) Ken DeLand, and American college student missing in France, is pictured with his mother and younger brother standing in front of a Christmas tree. (The DeLand Family ) Ken DeLand, an American college student missing in France, is seen in family Christmas photo. (The DeLand Family ) Grenoble University. Landmarks related to missing American student Ken DeLand in Grenoble, France on December 13, 2022. (Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM) Grenoble University. Landmarks related to missing American student Ken DeLand in Grenoble, France on December 13, 2022. (Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM) Grenoble Train Station. Landmarks related to missing American student Ken DeLand in Grenoble, France on December 13, 2022. (Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM) Grenoble Train Station. Landmarks related to missing American student Ken DeLand in Grenoble, France on December 13, 2022. (Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM) Grenoble Train Station. Landmarks related to missing American student Ken DeLand in Grenoble, France on December 13, 2022. (Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM) Grenoble Train Station. Landmarks related to missing American student Ken DeLand in Grenoble, France on December 13, 2022. (Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM) Ken DeLand, an American college student missing in France, is seen with his father, stepmother, siblings and dog in backyard. (The DeLand Family ) Ken DeLand, an American college student missing in France, is seen around the Christmas tree with his father, stepmother and siblings. (The DeLand Family ) Ken DeLand, an American college student missing in France, is seen with his dad, stepmom and sibling in their kitchen. (The DeLand Family ) Ken DeLand, an American college student missing in France, is pictured with his mother, Carol Laws, and younger brother in front of the Christmas tree. (The DeLand Family ) Ken DeLand's family take selfie. (Facebook / Ken DeLand) Ken DeLand, an American college student missing in France, pictured with his father, stepmother and siblings. (The DeLand Family ) Ken Deland, an American college student missing in France, is pictured with his younger brother, mother Carol Laws and her boyfriend. (The DeLand Family ) Ken DeLand shared a photo of himself abroad. (findkendeland.com) Ken DeLand shared photos of his travels abroad but hasn't posted since Nov. 27. (findkendeland.com) Ken DeLand photographed abroad. (findkendeland.com) Ken DeLand seen smiling in photo while studying abroad in Europe. (findkendeland.com) Ken DeLand travels Europe. (findkendeland.com) Grenoble University. Landmarks related to missing American student Ken DeLand in Grenoble, France on December 13, 2022. (Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM) Grenoble University. Landmarks related to missing American student Ken DeLand in Grenoble, France on December 13, 2022. (Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM) Grenoble University. Landmarks related to missing American student Ken DeLand in Grenoble, France on December 13, 2022. (Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM) Grenoble University. Landmarks related to missing American student Ken DeLand in Grenoble, France on December 13, 2022. (Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM) Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on Twitter: @danimwallace.
According to the website for the Schengen visa, the area "signifies a zone where 26 European countries abolished their internal borders for the free and unrestricted movement of people, in harmony with common rules for controlling external borders and fighting criminality by strengthening the common judicial system and police cooperation." It covers most European countries except Ireland.
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