Early Monday evening, Lithuanian border authorities intercepted a vehicle near the Kalvarija Border Post, which is situated a short distance from the state border with Poland. Personnel from the VSAT Varėna Border Guard were conducting routine prevention and control operations targeting illegal migration activities in the area. The stopped vehicle was identified as a Peugeot 308, driven by a 31-year-old Ukrainian citizen who possessed Polish license plates.
Inside the car, three young individuals were found in the rear seating area. These passengers were citizens of Eritrea, aged 23, and another national from a small North African state, who was 24 years old. Upon inspection, border guards determined that the trio lacked the necessary documentation required for legal entry or residency within Lithuanian territory.
Furthermore, authorities discovered that the group had departed illicitly from the Agency for Admission and Integration (PIIA) subordinate to the Ministry of Social Protection and Labor in Vilnius. The operation underscores ongoing efforts to secure the nation’s border. The ages of the passengers—23 and 24—and the presence of the 31-year-old driver provided key details during the stop.
The investigation confirmed that the group bypassed established immigration protocols. The encounter highlights the continuous vigilance required at the border to enforce national sovereignty and manage migration flows effectively.
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