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Latvian mobile operator says involved in staging meteorite hoax

RIGA, October 26 (RIA Novosti) - Latvian mobile operator Tele2 was involved in staging a hoax on a meteorite allegedly falling in the country on Sunday as reported by local media, the operator's marketing and sales director said Monday.

Janis Sprogis' confession to the Leta news agency followed a statement by the country's interior minister, Linda Murniece, vowing to recoup the costs of investigating the reports of a meteorite strike.

"I think they [those who staged the story] will have to pay for the work of all special services involved in the case. The sum will be big. People should be held accountable for such jokes," Murniece said.

Sprogis promised to compensate the state for its losses.

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