Liepna residents seek more police presence over asylum seeker center
Residents of Liepna in Alūksne municipality have complained about the behavior of people from a nearby asylum seeker center and are asking for a stronger police presence. State Police say no threat incidents have been recorded, but promise continued monitoring.
Residents of the village of Liepna in Alūksne municipality have raised concerns about the behavior of residents at a nearby asylum seeker center. Locals claim that people from the center have filmed women and children, entered private property, and behaved inappropriately in public places.
Petition with 50 signatures
Residents have collected 50 signatures demanding stricter oversight of the center's occupants. They are calling for a more frequent police presence in the area to ease concerns among villagers.
Police: no threats recorded
The State Police stated that since the center opened, no incident has been recorded in which its occupants posed a threat to local residents. Nevertheless, police confirmed they will continue monitoring the situation in Liepna and urged residents to report any specific violation they encounter.
The case reflects broader tension that has emerged in some parts of Latvia's regions over the placement of asylum seeker accommodation centers near populated areas.
