Latvian border guards apprehended nine individuals over the holiday weekend for allegedly smuggling migrants across the state border. The detentions occurred in the Augšdaugava Municipality and the city of Daugavpils. Authorities state the individuals were transporting people who had illegally crossed into Latvia. The Border Guard did not release details regarding the nationalities of those being smuggled, nor the methods used. This operation signals increased border security efforts during peak travel periods. The arrests highlight ongoing challenges related to illegal migration and human trafficking in the region. Investigations are underway to determine the full extent of the smuggling network.