Latvian Police clamp down on piracy

The Latvian State Police have detained a group of persons for the illegal distribution of TV services in the capital, Riga, and surrounding area.

In a statement, they say that four individuals are suspected in engaging in the activity in the period 2013-19.

Using cardsharing, along with a satellite dish, internet connection and specially configured receiver, they provided around 10,000 households with unlicensed TV content.

If convicted, the detainees face up to four years imprisonment, temporary deprivation of liberty, forced labour or a fine.