Security is tight for visit

  • 1998-07-16
  • Daniel Silva
During last week's visit by Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski, security was tight – some say tighter than usual. The beefed-up security was especially apparent during a visit to the Freedom Monument, where both presidents laid flowers. At least 10 black cars with tinted windows lined the curb near the monument.At a final press conference July 9, there appeared to be as many security officials as there were journalists in attendence. If there was a reason for it, authorities were not letting on.The Latvian president's office would not comment, prefering instead to provide information ...
 
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