The Latvian government has decided to expand the capabilities of border guards and soldiers to respond to threats from Belarus, following a recent incident at the Latvia-Belarus border where armed attackers attempted to illegally transport migrants. #robežsardze #Baltkrievija #migranti (translated)
Jānis Dombrava wrote that the changes in the interior ministry may not be comfortable or acceptable for everyone, but in his view they were necessary for the improvement of the efficiency of the services and the organization of work, as well as for the safety of Latvian citizens. He pointed out that he had directly listened to the officials of various ranks and positions from the State Police, the State Border Guard, the Fire and Rescue Service, and other interior services to identify their daily problems and necessary improvements. Dombrava stated that he wants to ensure that the services are loyal to Latvia, professional, and work in the interests of public safety, and that he will continue this work regardless of resistance. #Latvija #Drošība #Iekšlietas (translated)
This year, the number of illegal border crossing attempts at the Latvia-Belarus border has already exceeded the entire level of last year, preventing more than 12 thousand attempts, and hunters are also actively involved in the fight against this phenomenon. #robežsardze #nelikumīgāmigrācija #Baltkrievija (translated)
The Truth claimed that last week individuals led by the security services of Russia and Belarus had penetrated Latvian territory and carried out diversions, which were reportedly documented on video. The author reproached the President of the State, Edgars Rinkēvičs, for not convening a meeting of the National Security Council and informing the public about what had happened and Latvia's reaction. The Truth also criticized most Latvian media for portraying the incident as insignificant. The author described Rinkēvičs as incapable and unwilling to respond to threats to national security, and claimed that the president was informed about Sprūda's harmful activities and the corruption and negligence of the State Border Guard, yet did not take action. The Truth pointed out that the border guard lacked sensors, cameras, and drones, but there was no accountability, adding that the commander of the National Armed Forces publicly stated that this issue did not concern him. The Truth questioned whether, in the event of war, Rinkēvičs would also fail to respond and whether the border guard and the commander of the National Armed Forces would not seek accountability from each other. The author expressed hope that Latvia would have a new president next year who would not be elected with Lembergs' support and would consider national security. #Latvija #Drošība #Politika (translated)
Operation Vilkatis has improved migration control at the Latvian border, but significant risks and challenges remain, including a high number of illegal carriers and increasing aggressiveness of migrants. #migrācija #robežsardze #patvērums (translated)
The Lithuanian Minister of Defence announced that the country will deploy troops at the border with the Kaliningrad exclave for a week in response to security concerns and recent incidents at the Latvian and Belarusian border. #Lietuva #Krievija #robežsardze (translated)
"Vilku" should not be left as a long-term event complex that does not achieve its goals. According to Pudāns, there should be more focus on combating the criminal network that facilitates this illegal migrant movement. #Vilkatis #robežsardze #migrācija (translated)
The Chief of the State Border Guard, General Guntis Pujāts, praises Operation Vilkatis for its effectiveness, while the Commander of the National Armed Forces, Kaspars Pudāns, criticizes the achievement of the operation's objectives and calls for changes in the fight against illegal migration. #Vilkatis #robežsardze #migrācija (translated)
The head of the Border Guard, Guntis Pujāts, noted that the operation Vilkatis has reduced the number of border violations, however, the situation at the border is still tense and additional support is needed in the near future. #Robežsardze #NelegālāMigrācija #OperācijaVilkatis (translated)
The Lithuanian armed forces will begin to assist the local border guard in strengthening the country's border with Russia after recent attempts at border violations. #Lietuva #robežsardze #drošība (translated)
Jānis Dombrava indicated that border guards and soldiers can already use firearms to detain saboteurs and other individuals entering the country illegally. He stated that he would propose amending the law to give state border guards greater freedom of action and assurance that they will not be held criminally liable for the lawful use of firearms or special means. #Robežsardze #Drošība #Aizsardzība (translated)
"I believe that it would be very good to catch someone like that and then engage them in conversation. From all the external signs, it does not seem that these individuals who are damaging this border infrastructure are the ones who would come, I don't know, from Egypt. Rather, they are individuals associated with Belarus or the Russian side. There are assessments to be made that these accomplices or these individuals conducting these acts of sabotage are most likely in close cooperation with the special services of neighboring countries," emphasizes Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava (National Alliance), who will propose to clarify the law. #Robežsardze #Ieroči #LikumaGrozījumi (translated)
Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava will propose to clarify the law regarding the rights of services to use weapons and special means at the Latvian and Belarusian border to ensure the protection of border guards and soldiers against potential threats. #Robežsardze #Ieroči #LikumaGrozījumi (translated)
The operation Vilkatis is intended to reduce the increase in the number of illegal border crossers at Latvia's eastern border; it has been extended until December 31st, as there has been increased pressure and activity from illegal migration organizers lately. #nelegāla_migrācija #robežsardze #drošība (translated)
The operation "Vilkatis" to combat illegal migration continues until the end of the year to enhance security at the Latvia–Belarus border and reduce the flow of migrants. #NelegālāMigrācija #Robežsardze #Vilkatis (translated)
"Belarus should understand that such cases can lead to more severe consequences for Belarus itself." Hours after this conflict, masked individuals penetrated the territory of Latvia, damaged a distribution electrical box, and stole cameras, reported Interior Minister Janis Dombrava ("National Alliance"). #nelegālāmigrācija #Baltkrievija #robežsardze (translated)
Approximately 20 groups of illegal immigrants, accompanied by armed and masked individuals, attempted to illegally cross the Latvian border, displaying particularly aggressive behavior and threatening the NBS soldiers, but the border guards interrupted this attempt. #nelegālāmigrācija #Baltkrievija #robežsardze (translated)
The National Armed Forces (NBS) announced that this week soldiers have stopped at least 20 illegal migrant attempts to cross the Latvian and Belarusian border. The NBS indicated that the groups were accompanied by masked and armed individuals who threatened the soldiers and encouraged the migrants to head towards Latvia. The NBS described this incident as a particularly demonstrative and aggressive provocation. The armed forces expressed that such incidents and hybrid threats will continue, using illegal migration to exert pressure on Latvia and the external border of the European Union and NATO. The NBS also informed that they will continue to support the State Border Guard at the Latvian–Belarusian and Latvian–Russian borders. #NelegālāMigrācija #Robežsardze #Latvija (translated)
Nedēļas nogalē Valsts policija uzsāka administratīvā pārkāpuma procesus pret Latvijas un Igaunijas pilsoņiem, kas ar busiņiem pārvadājuši nelegālos migrantus, ņemot vērā, ka šogad Valsts robežsardze ir sākusi 153 kriminālprocesus saistībā ar personu nelikumīgu pārvietošanu un novērsta 91 cilvēka mēģinājums nelikumīgi šķērsot Latvijas un Baltkrievijas robežu. #Robežsardze #NelegālāMigrācija #Robežkontrole
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