Latvian State Police arrested three suspected fuel thieves in Rezekne after investigations into multiple diesel thefts, police said. Officers received information in September and October about several fuel thefts in Rezekne city and the surrounding area. The suspects, a man born in 1987 and two men born in 2001, were allegedly linked to thefts totaling about 850 litres of diesel fuel. Police said one incident occurred on the night of 22 October in Rezekne. Several people allegedly broke into fuel tanks belonging to equipment owned by a company and stole at least 40 litres of diesel. Based on operational information, officers detained three people shortly after the alleged theft. A security measure was applied that is not related to deprivation of liberty. Investigators opened criminal proceedings for offences including theft under the Criminal Law, covering theft committed by entering a vehicle, apartment or other premises, or from a storage place or device that connects storage places, as well as vehicle theft. The Criminal Law provides for possible imprisonment of up to five years, or short-term imprisonment, probation supervision, community service, or a fine, with possible confiscation of property. The investigation in the established criminal proceedings is ongoing.