“I can confirm the information about the three detained citizens of Lithuania (on the Russian side. -
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),” said Shmaizite-Kuileshene.
It is noted that the Lithuanians are accused of violating the Russian border.
Consular officers are currently investigating the situation.
According to preliminary information, Markauskas was found on a boat in the Curonian Lagoon.
The department said that such a violation of the border happened by accident, noting that such incidents happen several times a year.