Latvia Detains 28 Migrants Who Crossed From Belarus Through Underground Tunnel
Latvian border guards detained 28 migrants who entered the country from Belarus through a camouflaged underground tunnel. The individuals were subsequently returned to Belarus following the discovery of the 20-meter passage.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing border security challenges and irregular migration pressures at the European Union's eastern frontier.
Dariia Mykhailenko News Writer A group of 28 people detained by Latvian border guards after illegally crossing from Belarus into Latvia through an underground tunnel. (Source: Delfi) Latvian border guards detained 28 people who attempted to cross illegally from Belarus into Latvia through an underground tunnel, Delfi reported, citing Latvia’s State Border Guard.
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