Latvia says it detained couple on suspicion of spying for Russia
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Thu, 1 October 2026Fri, 2 October 2026
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original reportfirst to report
Anadolu Agency (AA)
Kyiv Post (Ukraine)
1 Oct, 19:50over 15 hours2 Oct, 10:54
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Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:50first to report
Large quantity of data storage devices, documents and notes seized during searches, according to security authority
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)10:54
Latvia has detained two citizens suspected of spying for Russia’s GRU, allegedly collecting information on defense systems, NATO activities, Ukraine support, military aircraft and a key NATO base. Authorities say one suspect photographed Ādaži Military Base by private aircraft. Searches uncovered electronic devices and documents as the investigation into potential espionage and sabotage support continues.