Eight Latvian and Lithuanian Citizens Arrested for Smuggling with Meteorological Balloons
Eight individuals, from Latvia and Lithuania, have been arrested for smuggling cigarettes using meteorological balloons in Latgale.
ELTA briefly: Regarding contraband balloons, a request has been made to ICAO; Finance Ministry Chancellor M. Šima has stepped down
Lithuania has approached the ICAO regarding contraband balloons from Belarus, while the Chancellor of the Finance Ministry has resigned amid ongoing legal issues.
Authorities in Varėna, Šalčininkai, and Ignalina regions intercepted balloons carrying 13,500 packs of cigarettes
Lithuanian authorities intercepted packages containing illegal cigarettes transported by balloons from Belarus.
R. Kaunas on the possibilities of shooting down contraband balloons: we are waiting for testing results
Lithuanian Minister R. Kaunas discussed expectations around testing for systems aimed at detecting and intercepting contraband balloons, emphasizing the need for effective solutions to prevent illegal cargo transport.
Border guards intercepted a shipment of contraband cigarettes delivered by balloon from Belarus
Lithuanian border guards have seized a significant contraband shipment of cigarettes that was delivered by air balloons from Belarus.
The National Security Commission will discuss the situation regarding contraband balloons and infrastructure protection
The National Security Commission will present updates on Belarus' hybrid attack against Lithuania, focusing on contraband balloons and threats to civil aviation.
G. Nausėda on the latest incident of contraband balloons: US officials reacted strictly
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda noted that US officials responded sternly to the recent incident involving contraband balloons, emphasizing the implications for discussions with Belarus.
President: I will be among those who will firmly demand the extension of EU sanctions against Belarus
The president stated he would strongly advocate for the continuation of EU sanctions against Belarus, emphasizing the regime's close ties to Russia and recent hybrid attacks using contraband balloons.
Opposition is worried about G. Nausėda's statements on Belarus: The Presidential Office gave an explanation
Concerns have arisen among the opposition regarding President Gitanas Nausėda's comments about Belarus, following discussions on the potential for a meeting with Minsk representatives to address a crisis involving stranded trucks and contraband balloons.
Mysterious weather balloons near the border with Belarus. New information
Border Guard officers discovered five packages of cigarette contraband and remains of weather balloons during a holiday weekend near the Belarus border.