Latvia Detains Couple Suspected of Spying for Russia
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<p>Two suspects of espionage for the Russian Federation were detained in Latvia, one of them used a private plane. The couple is suspected of passing data on NATO forces and support to Ukraine to Russian intelligence. One of them photographed the base from private jet.</p>
Latvia Arrests Two Accused of Collecting NATO Intelligence for Russia’s GRU
Latvia detained two citizens suspected of collecting intelligence on the country’s defense sector for Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, Latvia’s State Security Service reported on September 30.
In Latvia, two citizens of the country were detained, who are suspected of collecting intelligence information for Russia. One of them, according to the investigation, used a private plane to observe and photograph a military base in Adaja.
The Latvian State Security Service detained two citizens on suspicion of gathering intelligence information for Russia about Adaj military base and the movement of aircraft, including using a private aircraft. Two Latvian citizens were detained in their home country on suspicion of spying for the General Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces (GRU) and handed over the Policy. According to the investigation, suspects collect…
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Eesti RahvusringhäälingLatvia detains couple suspected of spying for Russia
Authorities allege the pair collected information on NATO forces, military aircraft and Latvia’s support for Ukraine.
The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) announced on Thursday that, in cooperation with the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD), it had detained a couple in June suspected of illegally collecting information about Latvia's defense sector for the benefit of the Russian military intelligence service (GRU).
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