Border security personnel discovered an underground passage constructed beneath a physical barrier along the state border. Utilizing specialized equipment provided by the Polish State Border Guard Service in the Palenkė sector, the border guards located the unauthorized crossing. The underground passage was found running approximately four meters, extending from the territory of Belarus into Lithuania.
It was constructed at a depth of about 1.5 meters and showed signs of reinforcement using logs and boards. Upon illumination, investigators noted that the entry point on the Belarusian side had been concealed with camouflage cloth. In a related incident, border guards from the Lazdijai district successfully intercepted migrants who were attempting to use the subterranean route to enter Lithuania.
Authorities confirmed that the entire operation was thwarted. The discovery highlights ongoing efforts to secure the state border against unauthorized crossings. The tunnel, while located, was determined to be incomplete.
The presence of such clandestine infrastructure necessitates continuous monitoring by border security agencies. The actions taken by the guards underscore the vigilance required to maintain the integrity of the national border against illegal migration attempts. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by border services in monitoring remote and physically challenging sections of the state line.
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