Latviski
On May 30, 2013 at 11:00 at 3, Meldru Street the Freeport of Riga Authority Port police (hereinafter - Port police) flag sanctification ceremony will take place. It is planned that the Port police flag will be sanctified by the National Armed Forces Chaplain E.Plavins.
In the framework of this festive event the speeches of officials, such as the Freeport of Riga CEO Mr. Leonids Loginovs and the Port Police Chief Mr. Valdis Voins are expected. The speakers will highlight the achievements of the Port police, its current activities and future plans, as well as will express gratitude to cooperation partners. The representatives of the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Interior are invited to take part in the event.
Due to the government's decision to abolish the State Police enterprise “Apsardze" and no longer guard the territory of the Freeport, from May 1, 2011 the Port police ensures guarding of the Freeport land and water area and maintains order, like in many other world ports.
The Port police is an armed structural unit of the Freeport of Riga Authority, established to maintain public order and to facilitate law enforcement, and in compliance with the law "On Police", Latvian legislation and its competence the Port police is operating in the Freeport of Riga territory. Addressing the issues of work organization the Port police cooperates with the State Police, the Security Police, the National Guards, the customs authorities of the State Revenue Service and other institutions.
