Latvia Finds Tunnel for Migrant Smuggling at Belarus Border
In Latvia, a smuggling tunnel under the border with Belarus was discovered, prompting authorities to launch operation 'Werewolf.' A group of 15 migrants attempted to illegally enter Latvia through the discovered tunnel.
Consensus
- A tunnel was discovered under the Latvian-Belarusian border.
- The tunnel was used by a group of 15 illegal migrants attempting to enter Latvia.
- The migrants were apprehended and returned to Belarus.
- Latvian authorities announced operation 'Werewolf' in response.
- The tunnel was located in Skrudaļi Parish, Augšdaugava region.
- The tunnel began just ten meters from the Latvian border fence.
- This is the first such tunnel found on the Latvian-Belarusian border.
- Latvian authorities plan to scan the entire land border for similar structures.
Points of divergence
- This is the first such discovery on the Latvian border, according to Reuters. — tg_theinsider
- The tunnel was found after the arrest of 15 illegal migrants, and the investigation was prompted by the need to trace how they entered the country. — vesti
- Latvian military previously used tear gas and fired into the air in July to stop migrants attempting to cross from Belarus. — tg_theinsider
- A partially built tunnel was previously found in Lithuania in July, and four tunnels were previously discovered by Polish border authorities. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Tunnel for human smuggling found in Latvia under Belarus border, authorities declare 'Minotaur' operation — The Insider
- In Latvia on the border with Belarus, a secret tunnel for irregulars was discovered — Вести