The relatives of the four detained young people informed the Latvian Foreign Ministry about the detention. Information from the official authorities is currently being clarified, Delfi reports.
According to a video posted on social networks, young people came to Belarus for the festival. Marijuana was allegedly found in the car, and all four were detained.
Taking into account Belarus’ participation in Russia’s full-scale military actions against Ukraine, the increased activity of the Russian and Belarusian armed forces on Belarusian territory, significant security risks and unpredictable developments in the near future, the Foreign Ministry continues to strongly recommend refraining from traveling to Belarus.
Travelers may be subjected to provocations by the Belarusian services, falsely accused of violating Belarusian legislation and arrested as a result. Latvia’s ability to provide assistance to such people is very limited.