“They wouldn't be able to go through with this without logistical support from the Belarusian authorities, as they need a lot of material like wood to strengthen the tunnels' walls.”

Deutsche Welle · Aug 6 · Lithuania and Latvia discover migrant tunnels under Belarus border

“We then wait [outside a tunnel] for the final stage of the digging and when the migrants come out, we apprehend them.”

Deutsche Welle · Aug 6 · Lithuania and Latvia discover migrant tunnels under Belarus border

“It takes a lot of effort to dig a tunnel and the migrants are arrested almost immediately — at most, one small group gets through.”

Deutsche Welle · Aug 6 · Lithuania and Latvia discover migrant tunnels under Belarus border