Saeima committee to seek clarification on minister's remarks about border cameras
Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava's statement that surveillance cameras on the Latvia–Belarus border were installed but not connected has surprised the head of the relevant Saeima committee, who plans to request an explanation.
Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava of the National Alliance said in a television broadcast this week that technical issues had been observed on the Latvia–Belarus border — surveillance cameras had reportedly been installed but were not connected.
Committee's response
The head of the responsible Saeima committee said this was the first time he had heard such information. As a result, the committee plans to ask the minister for a more detailed explanation of his statement.
It is not yet known how long the cameras remained disconnected, which part of the border was affected, or what caused the situation. The source text also does not specify whether the problem has since been resolved.
The technical readiness of border surveillance is a relevant issue given the security significance of Latvia's border with Belarus amid the wider regional situation. The Saeima committee's planned request for clarification indicates lawmakers want a clearer picture of the technical state of border protection.
