2024-07-29 14:27:26
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs that a call has been received from relatives of young people about the fact of detention. Information from official authorities is currently being clarified.
According to a video published on social networks, young people went to Belarus to attend the festival. Marijuana was found in the car with the young people and all four were arrested.
Taking into account the involvement of Belarus in full-scale Russian hostilities against Ukraine, the increased activity of the armed forces of Russia and Belarus on the territory of Belarus, significant security risks and the currently unpredictable development of the security situation in the near future, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to strongly urge you not to travel to Belarus.
Travelers may be subjected to provocations by Belarusian authorities and may be falsely accused of violating Belarusian laws and arrested as a result. Due to the lack of rule of law in Belarus, Latvia’s opportunities to provide assistance to such persons are very limited.
Also, taking into account the tense international security situation, as well as the unpredictable internal political development in Russia, the ministry repeatedly calls on Latvian nationals not to travel to Russia either. Opportunities to provide consular assistance in Russia and Belarus are limited.
2024-07-29 14:27:26