Latvian border guards continue to participate in joint operations implemented under the coordination of the European Union Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) at the external land, sea and air borders of the European Union.
On 18 March 2026, the experts of the State Border Guard of Latvia were rotated in the framework of the third operational period of Frontex joint operations. After rotation, 66 Latvian officers, including six dog handlers with service dogs, continue service duties in Frontex joint operations in various European regions - Lithuania, Bulgaria, Greece, France, Estonia, Poland, Germany, Portugal and Romania, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Georgia, Moldova and North Macedonia.
In international teams, the Latvian border guards patrol borders, carry out border surveillance and participate in the obtaining operational information in cooperation with colleagues from other countries and the competent authorities of the host countries.
This is already the third rotation of the State Border Guard of Latvia in the operational year 2026, which started on 21 January 2026.
In addition to the participation of experts in operations, the State Border Guard of Latvia continues to provide technical support. The State Border Guard vessel RK-12 “Valpas” and the Coastl Patrol Boat with the crew continue involvement in the Frontex operation in the Greece. In turn, the State Border Guard Mobile Surveillance System with crew has started participation in the Frontex operation in Bulgaria.
At the same time, after rotation, 69 Frontex Standing Corps experts from Spain, Finland, Germany, Portugal, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Poland, the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, France and Norway serve in the State Border Guard of Latvia structural units. Off-road patrol vehicles, including Frontex vehicles, as well as Frontex Mobile Surveillance Systems are involved in the joint border surveillance activities.
The daily work of the State Border Guard of Latvia demonstrates Latvia’s commitment and practical support to Europe’s common security, helping to ensure order and security where it is most needed.