Latvian State Police have commenced criminal proceedings over the defacing of “Bolderaja” sign in Riga, as confirmed by police.
Photos published on social networks show the words “with Victory Day” [in Russian] written in red paint over the white letters.
The sign stands on the entry to Bolderaja micro district.
This is not the first time this sign has been vandalised.
In September 2022 it was painted over in the colours of the Russian flag.
Police commenced criminal proceedings over this case as well.
Residents on social networks have already called it “provocation Nr. 3”. Some write that “propagandists will be propagandists”.
Riga City Council has announced that restoration work has already commenced.
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