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54 migrants, Including 15 Afghans held at Polish-Lithuanian border

From Pajhwok Afghan News · () English

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Polish border police detained 54 migrants attempting to cross illegally from Lithuania into Poland.
  • The group included 15 Afghans, 30 Pakistanis, and nine Bangladeshis.
  • The migrants will be returned to Lithuania after administrative procedures, and Poland vows to continue strict border measures.

Polish border guards apprehended a group of 54 migrants, including 15 Afghan nationals, who were attempting to enter Poland illegally from Lithuania. The detention occurred on Friday, according to an announcement by the Polish Border Guard on the social media platform X.

The group comprised individuals from Pakistan (30) and Bangladesh (9) in addition to the Afghans. The statement emphasized that the illegal border crossing attempt was thwarted and the migrants were detained as they sought to enter Poland. Polish authorities confirmed that the individuals would be returned to Lithuania following the completion of necessary administrative procedures.

In response to the incident, Polish border police reiterated their commitment to maintaining strict border control. They stated that Polish authorities remain dedicated to preventing illegal crossings into the country. The operation involved collaboration with other border forces, the National Revenue Administration, and customs services.

An attempt to illegally cross the Polish-Lithuanian border was prevented; a group of 54 migrants intending to enter Poland was detained.

— Polish Border GuardThe official statement announcing the detention of the group of migrants.
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