In a recent incident in Pasvalys district, Lithuania, border guards halted a bus carrying seven illegal migrants who were attempting to travel from Riga, Latvia to Vilnius, with the intention of reaching another Western European country. The event took place on a Saturday morning on the 'Via Baltica' highway near the Talačkonių village, where the State Border Guard Service (VSAT) conducted routine checks for illegal migration. On board the bus, which had Polish plates, the group of migrants, all citizens of Sudan, were found traveling without proper documentation for entry or stay in Lithuania or any other Schengen area country.

The group, consisting of individuals aged between 20 and 36, boarded the bus at the Riga bus station in Latvia, where they had sought asylum. The bus driver confirmed that the passengers had entered the bus legally from Latvia, but they lacked the necessary documents, such as valid visas, to continue their travel legally through Lithuania. The border guards were able to identify and apprehend the group as part of their ongoing efforts to manage illegal migration in the region effectively.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of illegal migration in the Baltic region, as authorities continue to respond to an increased influx of migrants seeking asylum in Europe. It underscores the critical need for enhanced border control measures and international cooperation in dealing with the complexities of migration flows, as well as the implications for both the migrants and host countries involved in their journey.