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“Given the current situation, the number of foreigners crossing the border illegally has increased several times this year, the president has decided to grant soldiers the rights provided by law to work with officials of the State Border Guard and the Service of Public Security and effectively manage the migratory crisis “. “said the presidency.
The government asked the head of state for such powers on Thursday.
He requested that the soldiers who patrol the border with Belarus be allowed to give binding instructions to natural and legal persons, to prosecute and detain those who do not comply with these instructions, as well as to stop, inspect and inspect vehicles, cargo, people, luggage and vehicles. specials.
Soldiers will have the relevant rights only when operating in the border section and in places of temporary detention and / or accommodation of people who have crossed the border illegally.
Amendments to the law passed by Seimas this week allow more power to be given to soldiers to act at the border during an emergency.
More than 4.1 thousand people arrived illegally in Lithuania this year. migrants, but their flow has drastically decreased recently, allowing border guards to return the migrants to Belarus.
Soldiers are also currently helping border guards to manage the situation at the border.
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