Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) raided four locations associated with the “Mnogoknig” bookstore chain this week. The operations took place in Riga and the surrounding areas on Thursday and into Friday. “Mnogoknig” specializes in books published in the Russian language. The VDD confirmed the raids were part of a criminal investigation, but details regarding the nature of the investigation have not been released. No arrests or specific details about seized materials were immediately disclosed. The action raises questions about the potential reasons behind the investigation and its implications for cultural expression in Latvia.