VDD warns about the increasing risks posed by right-wing extremism
Latvian State Security Service (VDD) warns about the trend of increasing right-wing extremism risks in society, especially among youth.
Read moreVDD investigates crimes related to threats to national security interests of Latvia or crimes delegated to VDD for investigation by the Prosecutor General.
Latvian State Security Service (VDD) warns about the trend of increasing right-wing extremism risks in society, especially among youth.
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Read moreLatvian State Security Service (VDD) is the only one out of three Latvian intelligence and security services, which is authorized to conduct a pre-trial investigation. VDD authorized officers investigate criminal offences related to national security or the ones committed within the intelligence and security services. VDD can also investigate other criminal offences within the scope of its competences as well as in cases the investigation is ordered by the Prosecutor General.
The primary criminal offences investigated by VDD within its scope of competences are:
VDD officers also engage in international investigation teams and carry out necessary actions within the request for legal assistance.