Latvia, ancient nation under Soviet control, is now a member of the European Union and NATO, but the threat of its neighbor, Russia, increased by the war in Ukraine ordered by the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has led to security services to issue advice on how to detect possible spies of the Kremlin, as reported by the British newspaper .
The Lastonia Defense Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD) indicated in a new notice issued this week that saboteators and agents might seem lost tourists or hikers with military haircuts. Among the revealing signs, a disheveled appearance, military or sportswear and a special ability to ask suspicious questions to the locals are included
These groups can be around military or critical infrastructure facilities, impersonate humanitarian workers or remain in remote areas without showing any interest in nature, he said. The intelligence service added that some of the alleged spies could carry specialized medical equipment, maps or radios.
The Letona Guide arrives at a time when countries throughout the region, including the new members of NATO, Sweden and Finland, have been publishing brochures with advice on how to survive a war or a natural disaster, according to the British medium.
The MIDD, one of the three security services of Latvia, together with the State Security Service and the Constitution Protection Office, warned that Russian saboteators could try to incite disturbances or kill “socially significant individuals.” The possible activities of the Kremlin agents could also focus on “studying the position of the society of the target country and inciting disturbances against the existing government.”
“The Ukrainian experience shows that Russian special services are able to adapt,” said the MIDD in a statement. Next, the MIDD stressed that if it is believed to have detected a sabotage group in Latvian territory it is not recommended to combat it. And he requested in his place to inform the suspicions to the State Police, to the special services or the unit of the closest armed forces.
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