On May 11, 2026, following a pursuit and the use of a firearm, Latvian State Police and State Border Guard officials detained a 'carrier'—a French citizen—attempting to smuggle six foreign nationals across the Latvian border illegally near Daugavpils, Augšdaugava Municipality. The incident began when police tried to stop the Jeep vehicle in Laucesa Parish, but the driver fled at high speed towards Daugavpils. The vehicle was eventually stopped; however, the driver and passengers dispersed on foot. Police fired a warning shot to detain one person. The 'carrier' and three passengers were caught by police, while two additional passengers were found in an abandoned house by border guard personnel and a dog handler. None of the passengers had valid travel documents, visas, or residence permits. Criminal proceedings were initiated against the carrier under Latvian Criminal Law Section 285.1 Paragraph 3 for enabling illegal stay. Six individuals were prevented from illegal border crossing per the State Border Guard Law. The State Border Guard reiterated warnings regarding severe penalties for illegal transport of persons, entailing two to ten years imprisonment and possible confiscation of property. This event follows similar operations on May 7, where multiple carriers were detained and more illegal border crossings prevented in the region.

On May 11, 2026, following a pursuit and the use of a firearm, Latvian State Police and State Border Guard officials detained a 'carrier'—a French citizen—attempting to smuggle six foreign nationals across the Latvian border illegally near Daugavpils, Augšdaugava Municipality. The incident began when police tried to stop the Jeep vehicle in Laucesa Parish, but the driver fled at high speed towards Daugavpils. The vehicle was eventually stopped; however, the driver and passengers dispersed on foot. Police fired a warning shot to detain one person. The 'carrier' and three passengers were caught by police, while two additional passengers were found in an abandoned house by border guard personnel and a dog handler. None of the passengers had valid travel documents, visas, or residence permits. Criminal proceedings were initiated against the carrier under Latvian Criminal Law Section 285.1 Paragraph 3 for enabling illegal stay. Six individuals were prevented from illegal border crossing per the State Border Guard Law. The State Border Guard reiterated warnings regarding severe penalties for illegal transport of persons, entailing two to ten years imprisonment and possible confiscation of property. This event follows similar operations on May 7, where multiple carriers were detained and more illegal border crossings prevented in the region.