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Police fear empty tanks
RIGA - Rising fuel prices have prompted fears that the state police may soon be unable to afford petrol — a situation that could hamper investigations if not resolved in coming months. In an interview with the Latvian-language daily Latvijas Avize, state police chief Aldis Lieljuksis said the organization currently spends more than half of its budget on petrol. “We have spent 54 percent of the annual budget for fuel, even though we could afford to spend only 42 percent. We have not used more ...| The article you requested can be accessed only by subscribing to the online version of The Baltic Times. If you are already subscribed to The Baltic Times, please log on using the form on the top of the page. If you don't have a membership yet - please subscribe. |
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