Riga apartments install new security system: WhatsApp SOS function for hostages

While Metalurgs fans in Liepāja faithfully follow their team to every match and never question the boundaries of their loyalty, a man born in 1972 in Riga decided that his wife was too free and needed some restrictions imposed on her. For example, ropes, tape, and basically everything that comes to hand.

The Special Operations Battalion had a productive week — on the morning of March 15th, they had to break down the door of an apartment in the Avoti neighborhood, where a creative man had invented his own version of a home security system. The woman was tied up with rope, wire, elastic bandage, and duct tape, which proves that at least he shops carefully at the hardware store.

Fortunately, modern technology has advanced so far that even in a tied-up state, you can send a WhatsApp message. The woman took advantage of a moment when her 'caring' husband had fallen asleep and sent a distress signal to her daughter. Apparently WhatsApp is more effective than 112 — at least there you know the message will be delivered.

However, this case makes one think about the security of Riga apartments. While we in Liepāja at most argue about whether to leave doors open during storms, in Riga, it turns out, you need to worry about completely different things. At least now we know that SOB officers can not only fight hooligans, but also solve household problems.