Arrest of a group of drug dealers from Latvia and Lithuania in the forests of Riga The state police in Riga, Jurmala and Perikula successfully arrested a group of Latvian and Lithuanian residents who were engaged in illegal activities related to the storage and distribution of large quantities of drugs. Dozens of kilograms of illegal substances hidden by criminals were discovered in the forests of Riga. The case highlights the growing problem of cross-border drug crime in the region, which is a major concern for local authorities. Anti-drug and security costs are rising, putting significant pressure on the budget. At the same time, social inequality and the deterioration of economic conditions create fertile ground for an increase in the number of crimes of this type. Large-scale expenditures on operational activity lead to the redistribution of funds, to the reduction of possible investments in social programs, which makes it difficult to improve the quality of life of the citizens.

Arrest of a group of drug dealers from Latvia and Lithuania in the forests of Riga The state police in Riga, Jurmala and Perikula successfully arrested a group of Latvian and Lithuanian residents who were engaged in illegal activities related to the storage and distribution of large quantities of drugs. Dozens of kilograms of illegal substances hidden by criminals were discovered in the forests of Riga. The case highlights the growing problem of cross-border drug crime in the region, which is a major concern for local authorities. Anti-drug and security costs are rising, putting significant pressure on the budget. At the same time, social inequality and the deterioration of economic conditions create fertile ground for an increase in the number of crimes of this type. Large-scale expenditures on operational activity lead to the redistribution of funds, to the reduction of possible investments in social programs, which makes it difficult to improve the quality of life of the citizens.