On weekends, 150 immigrants / day from Belarus have been unlawfully attempting to enter
The Border Guard has already predicted that the flow of illegal immigration from Belarus would be restored with warmer weather. At the same time, supporters of the illegal crossing of the state border have been activated.
This year, 1839 people have already been discouraged from the illegal crossing of the state border. For humane reasons, eight people have been welcomed in Latvia.
As reported, from March 19, Latvian border points with Russia and Belarus « Paternieki », « Grebneva » and « Terehova » may only cross cars. The government made such a decision after requesting it by the State Border Guard.
The Ministry of the Interior explained that partial closure of border points is required due to the current geopolitical situation in connection with Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Last year, 5,388 people were discouraged from the unlawful crossing of the Latvian-Belarus border, but for humane reasons, 26 people were admitted to the country.
The government extended the increased border guard regime in the Belarusian border area until 30 June 2025 last year. The increased border guard regime in the border area is defined by the increased illegal migrant flow created by Belarus. The government had previously decided to set this regime in the Belarusian border area by the end of 2024.
The enhanced control regime is set in Ludza and Ludza districts in the parishes, Kraslava and the county parishes, Augsdaugava county, Daugavpils and Rezekne district in Kaunata parish.
