Lithuanian authorities arrested 21 individuals linked to a cigarette smuggling network using weather balloons from Belarus. Over 80 searches were conducted, resulting in the seizure of contraband, firearms, and luxury items. The network operated under strict control, coordinating smuggling efforts with contacts in Belarus. Lithuania declared a national emergency due to security risks from these balloons, which disrupted air travel and border crossings. The situation has heightened European security concerns regarding drone incursions and potential threats from Russia. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)