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“I have no doubt that together we will overcome this challenge and defend Lithuania and Poland from attacks organized by the Belarusian regime. Officials from both countries are professionals and well versed in their work. Historically, Lithuania and Poland have always been cooperated, and this time is no exception, ”quoted the press release to Interior Minister Agnė Bilotaitė, who met with Polish officials.
53 police officers came to Lithuania to work on the Lithuanian border with Belarus. These officers are expected to work for a month, then they will be replaced by other colleagues.
In escorting the officers, the Polish Minister of the Interior, Mariusz Kamiński, had no doubt that the officers would perform their duties professionally and help ensure the protection of the Lithuanian border.
Due to illegal migration in Lithuania since July 2. declared an emergency. The country employs experts from Frontex, Europol and the European Asylum Support Office, translators, border guards, social workers and interviewers to help address the migration crisis more quickly and effectively. Lithuania has increased the force of officials at the border and is using the army.
This year, 4,146 migrants illegally crossed the border between Lithuania and Belarus.
Meeting with colleagues from the neighboring country, Vilnius County Police Chief Commissariat Saulius Gagas noted that Lithuanian and Polish officials will carry out tasks in the border sections and contribute to the prevention of illegal immigration violations.
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