A Lithuanian citizen was detained at the Belarus-Lithuania border for allegedly smuggling 34 rounds of 9mm ammunition into Belarus, facing up to 7 years imprisonment.

On November 6, 2024, Belarusian customs authorities detained a Lithuanian national at the Kamienny Loh checkpoint on the Belarus-Lithuania border. The individual is accused of attempting to illegally transfer ammunition into Belarus, specifically two magazines loaded with a total of 34 rounds of 9mm caliber handgun cartridges. The Belarus State Customs Committee initiated a criminal case under the article pertaining to illegal transfer of ammunition across the border. The defendant faces a prison sentence of up to seven years. This incident reflects ongoing tensions and strict border enforcement between Belarus and Lithuania.