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Latvian border guards turned back 30 migrants over the weekend while Polish border guards turned back 33, with a total of 76 illegal migrants denied entry to Lithuania this year.

The correctional agency in Rio is investigating five prison officers suspected of facilitating the illegal entry of cigarettes into correctional facilities.

New legislation in England and Wales introduces strict penalties for illegal stadium entry, including up to five-year bans and fines for offenders.

Six illegal migrants were turned back at the Lithuanian border with Belarus, marking the second incident this week after 15 were denied entry on Tuesday.

Lithuanian authorities report ongoing challenges with illegal migrants from Belarus, with significant numbers being denied entry over the past year and a similar trend continuing this year.

Latvian authorities denied entry to a Belarusian citizen on security grounds as border control measures remain heightened due to the increase in illegal migrant flows from Belarus.

A Venezuelan man, Arnoldo Jose Marquez-Pulido, faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a federal officer during an attempted arrest in Utica, Michigan, stemming from his illegal entry into the U.S.

Lithuanian authorities are closely monitoring the situation concerning illegal migrants crossing from Belarus, with recent reports indicating a maintained presence of migrants despite efforts to curb their entry.

Latvian and Polish border guards have reported no illegal migrants attempting to cross the border recently, with Lithuania seeing a total of 37 illegal migrants denied entry this year.

Latvian border guards turned back four migrants on Wednesday, while Polish authorities did not turn back any on Tuesday; a total of 37 illegal migrants have been denied entry to Lithuania this year.

Lithuanian border officials report that no illegal migrants have been recorded attempting entry from Belarus in recent weeks.

In Guayaquil, customs officials seized over $250,000 worth of sports shoes due to lack of documentation for their entry into Ecuador.

A Georgian citizen suspected of spying on a US naval base in Crete has been sentenced to eight years in prison by a Greek court for illegal entry into Greece.

A 36-year-old Georgian man has been sentenced to two years in prison and fined €5,000 for illegal entry into Greece, with allegations of espionage to be further investigated by the anti-terrorist unit.

A Georgian man has been charged with illegal entry and suspected espionage after being arrested at Athens International Airport.

Latvian and Polish border authorities reported no illegal migrant attempts to cross into their countries, while Lithuania has recorded a total of 37 illegal migrants denied entry this year.

A man arrested in Trondheim for possessing a grenade has been released but remains charged with illegal entry and possession of the explosive device.

This year, a total of 31 illegal migrants have been denied entry into Lithuania, contrasting with the significantly higher numbers in previous years.

The DOJ has filed a civil lawsuit against former North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime to revoke his citizenship, citing allegations of illegal entry and fraudulent marriage.

Animal rights activists faced fines after appealing a court decision regarding their illegal entry and filming of a dog breeding facility suspected of animal cruelty.

This article reports that Lithuanian border authorities have not recorded any illegal migrants attempting to enter from Belarus, with a total of 14 such migrants denied entry this year.

Greece has issued a European arrest warrant for Norwegian activist Tommy Olsen, founder of Aegean Boat Report, over allegations of human trafficking and facilitating illegal entry of migrants.

Latvian authorities have denied entry to citizens from Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan due to security concerns and visa issues.

Ecuador's customs authority is intensifying border operations to curb illegal goods entry amid the implementation of a new 30% security tax on imports from Colombia.

A group of 16 Brazilians and one Venezuelan, arrested in Guiana for illegal mining and unauthorized entry, was released by a Georgetown Magistrates' Court decision.

Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum Thanos Plevris emphasized that a minimum stay of two years will apply to foreigners legally residing in Greece, while reiterating a strict policy against illegal entry.

The interior of São Paulo has become a key entry point for smuggled weight loss medications from Paraguay, with over 5,500 illegal units seized by the Military Police in just the first 20 days of January 2026.

The article discusses the chaotic nature of immigration and calls for the state to address the root problems by controlling mass illegal entry.

Dutch activist and commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek has been denied entry to the UK, just three days after her remarks about Prime Minister Keir Starmer concerning issues of illegal migration.

A Chinese national, Qilin Wu, has been charged for illegally entering the U.S. and photographing military bases, including those housing B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.

Police stopped the illegal entry of a Ukrainian truck driver on the A 95 highway during a routine check.