LatviaPublished: 12 June 2026 at 18:07

Polish and Latvian citizens detained for transporting nine illegal migrants in Latgale

The State Border Guard, in cooperation with the State Police, detained citizens of Poland and Latvia in Augšdaugava and Krāslava counties for transporting nine illegal migrants.

The State Border Guard, in cooperation with the State Police, has detained citizens of Poland and Latvia on suspicion of transporting nine illegal migrants. The incident took place in the Augšdaugava and Krāslava counties. The information was provided to the LETA agency by the State Border Guard. Further details regarding the circumstances of the detention and the identities of the individuals have not been disclosed at this time.

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