Lithuanian authorities have arrested several people involved in drug trafficking, after 25 suspicious balloons entered the airspace.
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The incident led to the temporary suspension of air traffic at Vilnius airport, where suspicious balloons were observed. It is suspected that these were used by smugglers to illegally transport goods from Belarus. Authorities recovered 10 balloons and continue investigations to identify the rest and the individuals involved. Border guards mentioned that the balloons had drifted further into the country due to favorable winds.
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Autoritățile din Lituania au făcut mai multe arestări după ce 25 de baloane suspecte au pătruns în spațiul aerian național | AUDIO
Arestări în Lituania după ce 25 de baloane suspecte au intrat în spațiul aerian al țării, iar traficul aerian a fost suspendat pe aeroportul din Vilnius / Autorităţile bănuiesc că baloanele erau folosite de contrabandişti
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