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  "url": "https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/22.10.2025-policija-liepaja-reida-ar-dronu-pieker-daudz-parkapeju.a619424",
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  "summary_short": "On October 22, 2025, Liepāja police used drones to catch 15 traffic violators in under 30 minutes during a raid focused on recent traffic rule changes and a problematic intersection, with plans to increase drone surveillance frequency.",
  "summary_extended": null,
  "actor_primary": "Latvian State Police Kurzeme Regional Inspectorate",
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  "classification_rationale": "The event describes the use of drones by Latvian police for traffic law enforcement and public safety, with no hostile or aggressive military intent indicated.",
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  "url": "https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/22.10.2025-policija-liepaja-reida-ar-dronu-pieker-daudz-parkapeju.a619424",
  "source": "extension",
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  "info_credibility": "3",
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    "Latvia",
    "dronu uzraudzība",
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  "where_text": "Airspace",
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  "description": "On October 22, 2025, the Latvian police in Liepāja conducted traffic surveillance using drones. Within less than half an hour, they caught 15 traffic violators. The police intend to conduct such drone raids more frequently. The drones effectively monitor traffic violations, especially at intersections and speed controls. The raid focused on driver alertness due to changed traffic rules from road repairs and on a traffic island known for frequent violations. Drivers caught on drone video either accepted the fines or had the right to dispute them. The first fined driver was penalized 15 euros. In a previous similar raid, 55 violators were identified. Drones are used daily for traffic control and occasionally for searches, such as for missing persons in forests, typical for the current season. The event lasted about 20 minutes and targeted specific problematic traffic areas.",
  "summary_short": "On October 22, 2025, Liepāja police used drones to catch 15 traffic violators in under 30 minutes during a raid focused on recent traffic rule changes and a problematic intersection, with plans to increase drone surveillance frequency.",
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