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“So far we are working at a slightly reduced intensity, with the exception of the city of Palanga, where our officers control the entrance practically 24 hours a day. In recent days, according to preliminary data, more than 600 cars have been delivered and travelers have had to return to their places of residence, “A. Paulauskas told the LRT radio program” Ryto garsai “.
As of Friday, the police are intensifying inspections on the roads and will continue throughout the weekend.
“So far we have not punished anyone, because those people who were traveling have benevolently admitted that they have no right to travel at this time and they just turned around and came back without any major disputes. In such cases, we do not punish, we only warn, ”said the Deputy Commissioner General.
According to him, officials can sanction a person for false indication of destination, fictitious documents or disobedience to the police order to turn around.
“We do not hide where we are: our posts are public, their places are public, intensive control times are also public. However, we reserve the right to stop the vehicle anytime, anywhere, inspect it and ask certain questions about why a person who lives in one municipality is currently in another ”, emphasized A. Paulauskas.
On Friday, the police will begin to restrict movement between municipalities in Lithuania: 250 checkpoints will be set up.
Only trucks carrying goods will be able to travel freely, it is planned to stop other passengers and ask them about the purpose of their trip.
The blocking stations will be installed from Friday at 1 pm until Sunday at 9 pm.
In total, more than 900 police teams will work in the country during the weekend, and they will also be assisted by more than 300 shooters, 270 border guards and about fifty military policemen.
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