Latvia Says Two People Detained on Suspicion of Spying for Russia
Latvia’s security services said they detained a couple suspected of working for Russia. The services said the pair was accused of collecting information about Latvia’s defenses, but the available account does not provide details about their identities, the alleged activities, or the status of any legal proceedings.
Latvia’s security services said they detained two people on suspicion of working for Russia. The suspects were described as a couple.
According to the security services, the pair was suspected of collecting information about Latvia’s defenses. The available report does not specify what information was allegedly sought or how it was collected.
The account does not identify the two people, provide the location or date of the detentions, or describe any charges or court action. It also does not include a response from the suspects or Russian authorities.
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