On 9th July 2025, a regular rotation of experts was carried out within the framework of the 7th operational period of joint operations coordinated by Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. Following the rotation, 49 Latvian State Border Guard officers will continue their duties in Croatia, Serbia, Poland, Greece, Romania, Spain, Slovenia, Montenegro, Cyprus, and Italy. Their tasks include border surveillance, patrolling and obtaining operational information while closely cooperating with colleagues from other European Union Member states.
Meanwhile, the Latvian State Border Guard offshore patrol vessel RK-12 “VALPAS” with crew continues deployment in the joint operation “Greece 2025” on the island of Crete. Since 25th March, 2025, it has participated in 27 search and rescue operations, saving the lives of 1,763 persons while conducting patrolling and monitoring in the coastal region of Greece.
At the same time, the State Border Guard coastal patrol boat “RK-30” with crew concluded deployment in the joint operation “Greece 2025” on the island of Lesvos on 9th July, 2025 and returned to Latvia. The coastal patrol boat carried out patrolling and border surveillance of the Greek coastal border, strengthening regional security and providing support to Greece.
Additionally, 53 Frontex Standing Corps officers from Estonia, Lithuania, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Austria, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Finland, Slovakia, Switzerland and the Netherlands are deployed in the structural units of the Latvian State Border Guard responsible for border checks and border surveillance, using off-road patrol vehicles, including Frontex vehicles. By hosting officers from other European Union Member States, the Latvian State Border Guard ensures the exchange of experience in organizing border guarding and patrolling activities at the external border, as well as in the use of technical solutions in daily duties. This cooperation enhances the professional skills of both the Frontex Standing Corps officers and Latvian border guards, contributing to a safer and stronger Europe.
The daily work of the Latvian State Border Guard demonstrates Latvia’s commitment and practical support to Europe’s common security, helping to ensure order and security where it is most needed.