LatviaPublished: 26 July 2026 at 11:38

Supreme Court clarifies penalties for illegal border crossing

The Latvian Supreme Court's review of cases from 2020-2025 shows that imprisonment and deportation are the most common penalties for illegal border crossing and human smuggling.

The Latvian Supreme Court has compiled an analysis of cases concerning illegal border crossing and human smuggling handled between 2020 and 2025. The review concludes that the most frequently applied punishments are imprisonment and expulsion from Latvia. The summary provides clarity on judicial practice in these matters.

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