The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) initiated a criminal case on September 9, 2026, in response to threats of terrorism made by a pro-Kremlin group named 'Global Citizens Against War 1984.' The group issued an ultimatum on September 8, 2026, demanding that Latvia cease supplying weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, threatening terrorist acts against specific Latvian companies involved in arms production and supply to Ukraine. On September 10, 2026, VDD detained one individual in Riga related to this case and conducted investigative actions at the person's residence and vehicle, including data carrier seizures and other evidence analyses. The detained individual has been placed in custody. The group has issued identical threats to Poland and Portugal, targeting companies in those countries if demands are not met. The criminal proceedings have been started under Article 79.6, part two of the Latvian Criminal Law. VDD will provide updates on the investigation in line with procedural progress.

The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) initiated a criminal case on September 9, 2026, in response to threats of terrorism made by a pro-Kremlin group named 'Global Citizens Against War 1984.' The group issued an ultimatum on September 8, 2026, demanding that Latvia cease supplying weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, threatening terrorist acts against specific Latvian companies involved in arms production and supply to Ukraine. On September 10, 2026, VDD detained one individual in Riga related to this case and conducted investigative actions at the person's residence and vehicle, including data carrier seizures and other evidence analyses. The detained individual has been placed in custody. The group has issued identical threats to Poland and Portugal, targeting companies in those countries if demands are not met. The criminal proceedings have been started under Article 79.6, part two of the Latvian Criminal Law. VDD will provide updates on the investigation in line with procedural progress.