LatviaPublished: 19 June 2026 at 19:20
Five migrant smugglers caught in one day in Augšdaugava region
Latvian State Border Guard detained five individuals involved in transporting illegal border crossers in the Augšdaugava region within 24 hours – a number usually caught over a whole week.
On Thursday, the State Border Guard of Latvia conducted a notable operation in the Augšdaugava region. Over the course of one day, border guards apprehended five people who were providing transportation for individuals who had illegally crossed the Latvian border.
This number of detainees in a single day is significant – typically, border guards catch as many smugglers over an entire week. The operation highlights increased border surveillance and the effectiveness of efforts to curb illegal migration.
