Suspects detained in Latvia over Tallinn "Milrem Robotics" building fire
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Two individuals were detained in Latvia on August 17 and another on August 18, suspected of setting fire to a building belonging to "Milrem Robotics" in Tallinn.
- Searches of the suspects' homes and vehicles yielded data storage devices and items potentially used in the arson.
- Latvian authorities have opened a criminal case and are cooperating with Estonian institutions for the extradition of the suspects.
Latvian authorities have detained three individuals suspected of arson at a "Milrem Robotics" facility in Tallinn, Estonia. Two suspects were arrested on August 17, with a third detained the following day. All three are currently in custody.
The State Security Service conducted searches at the suspects' residences and vehicles, confiscating a significant quantity of data storage devices. These devices are currently undergoing analysis. Additionally, items believed to have been used in the arson were seized.
A criminal case has been initiated under articles of the Criminal Code pertaining to aiding a foreign state in actions against another country, as well as intentional destruction and damage of property. The Latvian State Security Service is working closely with Estonian investigative institutions.
According to reports from Estonian public broadcaster ERR, the suspects are expected to be extradited to Estonia. The Latvian Prosecutor's Office declined to comment on the extradition information when contacted by the news agency LETA.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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