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Estonian police deployed to Latvian-Belarusian border for two weeks
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Estonian police deployed to Latvian-Belarusian border for two weeks

From Postimees · () Estonian

Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Estonia is sending its third rotation of police officers, ESTPOL11, to the Latvian-Belarusian border for two weeks.
  • The deployment aims to help Latvia combat illegal immigration, a pressure that has recently affected Estonia as well.
  • This mission follows a previous rotation that returned in mid-July, with PPA preparing the next unit after Latvia officially requested assistance on July 28.

Estonia is deploying its third rotation of police officers, known as ESTPOL11, to the Latvian-Belarusian border for a two-week mission. This deployment is part of Estonia's support to its southern neighbor, Latvia, which is facing significant migratory pressure.

The move comes as Latvia seeks assistance in managing the influx of migrants attempting to cross from Belarus. The pressure at the border has intensified in recent weeks, with its effects now being felt in Estonia as well. The Estonian police, through the ESTPOL program, are providing personnel to help reinforce border security and prevent illegal crossings.

The latest rotation, ESTPOL11, departed on Monday. This follows the return of the previous ESTPOL11 unit in mid-July. Given the continued migratory pressure on the Latvian-Belarusian frontier, the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) began preparations for the subsequent deployment. Latvia formally submitted a request for assistance on July 28.

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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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