Liepāja becomes Latvia's Robin Hood again - sends confiscated cars to Ukraine

Latvia's customs services have once again proven that our country is a true Robin Hood - we take from wealthy smugglers and give to poor Ukrainians. This time, 23 confiscated vehicles will head east to serve the Ukrainian army and even Chernihiv Central Hospital.

"I think it's a great solution," comments Karosta resident Valdis Šķēršļotājs. "Here in Liepāja, even the tram runs faster than these confiscated cars usually do. At least in Ukraine they'll be useful, instead of standing in customs warehouses like monuments to failed business plans."

Three organizations will handle the vehicle delivery, covering all expenses. This is considerably better than usual, when Riga's administration tries to "gift" something to Liepāja, but we have to cover the delivery costs ourselves. At least this time someone else is paying for the fuel.

Liepāja port workers report they could help with loading the vehicles, as they have experience with various cargo operations. "We've dealt with everything here - from container handling to weird cargo from all over the world," laughs port worker Jānis Krāns. "These 23 cars will be like a warm summer breeze compared to what we usually see."

The only question troubling local residents is whether these cars are the same ones that used to disturb Liepāja's streets with overly loud music? If so, then Ukraine will receive not only vehicles, but also part of our cultural heritage.