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Lithuania's Anti-Smuggling Ops Uncover Balloons, Cigarettes, and Flight Disruptions

12/2/2025

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Lithuania's State Border Guard Service said anti-smuggling operations began November 24, yielding 11 weather balloons and 21,430 contraband cigarettes.
Nearly 3,200 vehicles and 4,000 people were inspected, generating 45 reports.
Disruptions at Vilnius Airport from incursions forced a temporary suspension affecting 22 flights and about 3,000 passengers.
The State Defence Council will discuss December measures amid accusations that Belarus is worsening the balloon crisis by seizing trucks.

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Lithuania's State Border Guard Service said anti-smuggling operations began November 24, yielding 11 weather balloons and 21,430 contraband cigarettes.
Nearly 3,200 vehicles and 4,000 people were inspected, generating 45 reports.
Disruptions at Vilnius Airport from incursions forced a temporary suspension affecting 22 flights and about 3,000 passengers.
The State Defence Council will discuss December measures amid accusations that Belarus is worsening the balloon crisis by seizing trucks.