On Thursday the 21th of January, 2021 the State Border Guard's officials detected 33 offenders at external borders and within the country.

4 trespassers were detected at external borders, including:

  • Entry into Latvia were denied to 2 foreigners

At the Paternieki and Grebneva Border Control Point 2 citizens of Russia were refused entry into Latvia, as the foreigners violated Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 360 "Epidemiological precautions to control the spread of Covid - 19 infection". The persons were returned to the exit countries.

  • Conditions of residence in the territory of the Schengen area was violated by 1 foreigner

At Silene Border Control Point 1 citizen of Belarus, who has violated conditions of residence of the Schengen area (was not in a possession of valid visa or residence permit) was detected. Person was subject to administrative liability.

While carrying out immigration control measures within the country violations of entry or residence conditions were detected to 27 persons – 9 citizens of Ukrain, 6 – of Lithuania, 4 – of Latvia, 2 – of Poland, 2 – of Romania, 1 – of Cosova, 1 – of Serbia, 1 – of France and 1 – of Belarus.

For violation of terms and conditions in the field of operation of vehicles and vessels 2 citizens of Belarus were subjected to administrative liability or was refused to cross the border by officials of the State Boarder Guard.

Prepered by:

Jolanta Babiško