Several people detained in Latgale for disrespecting the state flag

The State Police have confirmed to the LETA news agency that several people were detained in the Latgale region of Latvia last week in connection with disrespectful treatment of the national flag.

According to police, the incidents took place in the Latgale region, though further details — such as the exact number of people detained, the specific locations, or the circumstances surrounding the alleged mistreatment of the flag — have not been made public.

What happens next

The matter is currently being handled by law enforcement authorities. Publicly available information about the case remains limited, and no further details about how the case will proceed or what consequences the detained individuals might face were included in the source report.

Disrespectful treatment of the national flag is considered a violation under Latvian law, and such incidents remain a matter of attention for law enforcement agencies.