# Latvia’s State Security Service searches Mnogoknig bookstore chain over suspected sanctions violation

https://mins.news/en/item/45066

- Meduza, 2026-09-04 08:59 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/04/latvia-s-state-security-service-searches-mnogoknig-a-bookstore-chain-that-sells-russian-language-books

> Latvia’s State Security Service searched four Mnogoknig locations on September 3, including the chain’s largest store in Riga. The agency said the searches were part of a criminal case opened July 28 over suspected violations of EU sanctions. Latvia’s ban on importing certain Russian and Belarusian printed materials for sale took effect September 1.