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Latvia detains couple suspected of GRU spying for Russia

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC · How we work

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Latvia detains spy couple

Latvia's State Security Service detained a married couple suspected of spying for Russia's GRU.
The couple were arrested on June 28 in cooperation with Latvia’s Military Intelligence and Security Service.
Authorities allege they gathered data on the Adaži military base, radar systems, and NATO aircraft movements.
One suspect used a private aircraft to photograph the Adaži base from the air.
The seized intelligence reportedly included details on Latvia’s support for Ukraine.

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Latvia detains spy couple

Latvia's State Security Service detained a married couple suspected of spying for Russia's GRU.
The couple were arrested on June 28 in cooperation with Latvia’s Military Intelligence and Security Service.
Authorities allege they gathered data on the Adaži military base, radar systems, and NATO aircraft movements.
One suspect used a private aircraft to photograph the Adaži base from the air.
The seized intelligence reportedly included details on Latvia’s support for Ukraine.

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