'We are guarding Germans, Belgians': Latvia stops 28 migrants from Belarus after tunnel discovery
Latvia's border security is under scrutiny after a tunnel was discovered, used by migrants from Belarus
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The story so far
Latvia thwarted 109 irregular border crossings from Belarus on August 20. The discovery of a tunnel used by 28 migrants has raised concerns about border security. The migrants were from Germany and Belgium.
The Latvian State Border Guard has been active in monitoring and securing the border. The European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex, has suggested that the construction of such tunnels would require the knowledge of Belarusian security services. The Latvian government has been redeploying troops and using drones to enhance border surveillance.
The next steps involve continued vigilance and potential diplomatic efforts with Belarus.
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- President of Latvia: countering hybrid threats along Latvia’s border requires both immediate and long-term solutions Valsts prezidenta kanceleja · 2d ago
- Second migrant tunnel found on Belarus-Latvia border in 10 days Belsat · 2d ago
- Latvia thwarts 109 irregular border crossings from Belarus on August 20 pozirk.online · 2d ago
- Latvia: Drones, hybrid warfare, and the redeployment of Canadian troops Winnipeg Sun · 2d ago
- Frontex: Tunnels For Migrants Cannot Be Built Without Belarusian Security Services’ Knowledge REFORM.news (ранее REFORM.by) · 2d ago
- August 20, 2026 at the State border and within the country rs.gov.lv · 2d ago
- 'We are guarding Germans, Belgians': Latvia stops 28 migrants from Belarus after tunnel discovery Euronews.com · 2d ago
The obvious questions
What is the significance of the tunnel discovery?
The discovery of a tunnel used by migrants from Belarus highlights vulnerabilities in Latvia's border security and suggests potential complicity from Belarusian security services.
How is Latvia responding to the border crossings?
Latvia is enhancing border surveillance with drones and redeploying troops to thwart irregular border crossings.
What role does Frontex play in this situation?
Frontex has indicated that the construction of tunnels for migrants cannot occur without the knowledge of Belarusian security services, implying a need for diplomatic intervention.
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