Daily brief
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are all taking action against cross-border crime and regional security threats. Estonia is closing border crossing points at night, citing 'irrational' Russian behavior, while its special forces have detained a ship suspected of smuggling. Latvia has opened a sex crimes investigation linked to the Epstein files, and Lithuania is conducting military drills near its border with Belarus.
Thirty-three people will stand trial in a case involving human and drug trafficking that spanned Lithuania, the UK, and Ireland.
Estonia's special forces detained a ship suspected of smuggling (ongoing coverage).