Joint Operation by Polish and German Services: Motorcycle Gang and Turkish Clans Busted

Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau of Police in cooperation with German police struck at the structures of an international criminal group that had operated with impunity for nearly eight years. Coordinated actions under the supervision of the National Prosecutor's Office covered the territory of Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Spain. In total, the services detained 23 people, including citizens of Poland and Germany. According to information provided by Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński, the operation is a powerful blow to organized structures linking motorcycle gangs with ethnic criminal clans. The history of motorcycle gangs in Europe dates back decades, but their alliances with clans of Middle Eastern origin are a newer phenomenon, complicating the work of services due to the hermetic nature of these environments. During searches, 200,000 euros in cash, firearms, and significant quantities of drugs were seized. Investigators were particularly alarmed by the discovery of fake IDs and Polish uniforms, suggesting the group may have carried out robberies using the "police impersonation" method. In Germany alone, the operation focused on members of the infamous Hells Angels club and representatives of Turkish clans who dominate local criminal markets. According to CBŚP spokesman, Commander Krzysztof Wrześniowski, the strike began in the second half of January, and the current detentions are the result of long-term operational work. „International strike against organized crime - 23 people detained in four countries!” — Marcin Kierwiński Seized evidence indicates the multi-faceted nature of the group's activities, including both drug trafficking and identity document forgery. Arrests in Poland were made mainly at the request of the Małopolska branch of the National Prosecutor's Office, where five suspects were detained. The services announce further actions in this case, not ruling out additional detentions, as analysis of seized materials and the gang's financial documentation is still ongoing. This operation demonstrates the effectiveness of cooperation within Europol structures and joint investigative teams. 23 — suspects detained in four countries Emphasizes the effectiveness of international structures and the interior ministry in combating transnational banditry. | Notes the problem of motorcycle organizations and ethnic clans penetrating Europe as a threat to security.