{
  "id": "d59cc797-fb5a-487c-8ad3-04cf6d7f8be3",
  "url": "https://nra.lv/latvija/516511-latvijas-baltkrievijas-robeza-aizturets-rekordliels-nelegalo-migrantu-skaits.htm",
  "source": "extension",
  "status": "approved",
  "category": "Population & Migration Tools",
  "subcategory": "Weaponized Migration",
  "incident_type": "Pushing asylum-seekers across borders",
  "country": "Latvia",
  "source_reliability": "B",
  "info_credibility": "3",
  "tags": [
    "Latvia",
    "Belarus",
    "Illegal migration",
    "Border security",
    "Hybrid warfare",
    "border security",
    "Enhanced border control",
    "Migrants influx"
  ],
  "nodes": [
    "Node 1: Borders"
  ],
  "countries": [],
  "where_text": "Land",
  "headline": "Record highest number of illegal migrants apprehended at Latvia-Belarus border",
  "description": "On March 16, 2024, the Latvian State Border Guard prevented a record high number of illegal migrant attempts to cross the Latvia-Belarus border in a single day, apprehending 45 people. So far in 2024, 81 illegal crossings attempts have been stopped. The government extended the enhanced border control regime along the Belarus border until June 30, 2024, in response to the increased illegal migrant flow initiated by Belarus. This enhanced control applies to the Ludza area, Kraslava area, Augšdaugava region, Daugavpils city, and Rēzekne's Kaunata parish. In 2023, a total of 12,046 illegal crossing attempts were prevented along this border. Humanitarian considerations allowed 31 individuals to cross last year and 26 so far in 2024. The increased migrant flow is widely attributed to Belarus' actions, prompting continued security enhancements.",
  "summary_short": "Latvian State Border Guard apprehended a record 45 illegal migrants attempting to cross the Latvia-Belarus border on March 16, 2024, amid Belarus-triggered increased migrant flows.",
  "summary_extended": "On March 16, 2024, Latvia's State Border Guard stopped 45 people attempting illegal entry from Belarus, the highest daily figure this year. The total for 2024 illegal crossing prevention is 81 individuals. The Latvian government extended enhanced border control until June 30, 2024, in specific eastern border regions due to increased migration flows allegedly orchestrated by Belarus. Last year, 12,046 illegal crossing attempts were prevented, with 31 humanitarian exceptions granted. In 2024, 26 people have been allowed entry on humanitarian grounds. The migrant influx is considered part of Belarus' hybrid tactics to pressure Latvia and neighboring states.",
  "actor_primary": null,
  "target_primary": null,
  "location_text": "Latvia-Belarus border regions including Ludza, Kraslava, Augšdaugava, Daugavpils, Rēzekne",
  "location_region": null,
  "location_coordinates_lat": null,
  "location_coordinates_lon": null,
  "location_precision": "Regional",
  "is_aggressor_signal": true,
  "signal_type": "DEFENSE_PREP_SIGNAL",
  "is_hybrid_war_signal": true,
  "classification_complete": true,
  "hybrid_signal_complete": true,
  "classification_confidence": "High",
  "classification_rationale": "The event describes Belarus-driven increased illegal migrant flows as hostile pressure, aligning with aggressor hybrid tactics. Latvia's government extension of enhanced border controls constitutes allied defense preparations.",
  "event_time_utc": "2024-03-17T00:00:00.000Z",
  "end_time_utc": null,
  "event_time_confidence": "pm24h",
  "created_at": "2026-03-17T20:27:00.110Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-11-10T02:44:06.770Z",
  "reliability_band": "strong",
  "location_precision_band": "regional",
  "time_precision_band": "within_24h",
  "severity_band": "moderate",
  "attribution_confidence_band": "high",
  "attribution_basis": "single_source"
}

{
  "id": "d59cc797-fb5a-487c-8ad3-04cf6d7f8be3",
  "url": "https://nra.lv/latvija/516511-latvijas-baltkrievijas-robeza-aizturets-rekordliels-nelegalo-migrantu-skaits.htm",
  "source": "extension",
  "status": "approved",
  "category": "Population & Migration Tools",
  "subcategory": "Weaponized Migration",
  "incident_type": "Pushing asylum-seekers across borders",
  "country": "Latvia",
  "source_reliability": "B",
  "info_credibility": "3",
  "tags": [
    "Latvia",
    "Belarus",
    "Illegal migration",
    "Border security",
    "Hybrid warfare",
    "border security",
    "Enhanced border control",
    "Migrants influx"
  ],
  "nodes": [
    "Node 1: Borders"
  ],
  "countries": [],
  "where_text": "Land",
  "headline": "Record highest number of illegal migrants apprehended at Latvia-Belarus border",
  "description": "On March 16, 2024, the Latvian State Border Guard prevented a record high number of illegal migrant attempts to cross the Latvia-Belarus border in a single day, apprehending 45 people. So far in 2024, 81 illegal crossings attempts have been stopped. The government extended the enhanced border control regime along the Belarus border until June 30, 2024, in response to the increased illegal migrant flow initiated by Belarus. This enhanced control applies to the Ludza area, Kraslava area, Augšdaugava region, Daugavpils city, and Rēzekne's Kaunata parish. In 2023, a total of 12,046 illegal crossing attempts were prevented along this border. Humanitarian considerations allowed 31 individuals to cross last year and 26 so far in 2024. The increased migrant flow is widely attributed to Belarus' actions, prompting continued security enhancements.",
  "summary_short": "Latvian State Border Guard apprehended a record 45 illegal migrants attempting to cross the Latvia-Belarus border on March 16, 2024, amid Belarus-triggered increased migrant flows.",
  "summary_extended": "On March 16, 2024, Latvia's State Border Guard stopped 45 people attempting illegal entry from Belarus, the highest daily figure this year. The total for 2024 illegal crossing prevention is 81 individuals. The Latvian government extended enhanced border control until June 30, 2024, in specific eastern border regions due to increased migration flows allegedly orchestrated by Belarus. Last year, 12,046 illegal crossing attempts were prevented, with 31 humanitarian exceptions granted. In 2024, 26 people have been allowed entry on humanitarian grounds. The migrant influx is considered part of Belarus' hybrid tactics to pressure Latvia and neighboring states.",
  "actor_primary": null,
  "target_primary": null,
  "location_text": "Latvia-Belarus border regions including Ludza, Kraslava, Augšdaugava, Daugavpils, Rēzekne",
  "location_region": null,
  "location_coordinates_lat": null,
  "location_coordinates_lon": null,
  "location_precision": "Regional",
  "is_aggressor_signal": true,
  "signal_type": "DEFENSE_PREP_SIGNAL",
  "is_hybrid_war_signal": true,
  "classification_complete": true,
  "hybrid_signal_complete": true,
  "classification_confidence": "High",
  "classification_rationale": "The event describes Belarus-driven increased illegal migrant flows as hostile pressure, aligning with aggressor hybrid tactics. Latvia's government extension of enhanced border controls constitutes allied defense preparations.",
  "event_time_utc": "2024-03-17T00:00:00.000Z",
  "end_time_utc": null,
  "event_time_confidence": "pm24h",
  "created_at": "2026-03-17T20:27:00.110Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-11-10T02:44:06.770Z",
  "reliability_band": "strong",
  "location_precision_band": "regional",
  "time_precision_band": "within_24h",
  "severity_band": "moderate",
  "attribution_confidence_band": "high",
  "attribution_basis": "single_source"
}