Belarus Balloon Disruptions Prompt Border Reopening

Lithuania reopened border crossings Wednesday-Thursday.
Crossings closed October due to Belarus helium balloons.
100 officers conducted 30 searches, detained 5 people.
Belarus banned Lithuanian trucks; 1,200 vehicles stranded.
EU/NATO supported joint team to combat balloon smuggling.
Lukashenko said 1,200 vehicles stranded, reopening expected.

Smuggling | Border Reopening | EU Involvement

Belarus | Lithuania

Alexander Lukashenko | Kondratovicius

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