Polish police and the Central Investigation Bureau of the Police have carried out a series of spectacular actions in recent days targeting organized crime. Officers managed to dismantle groups involved in investment fraud, seize over 150 kilograms of drugs, and thwart attempts at illegal migrant smuggling across Polish borders. Several individuals wanted on arrest warrants, who had been evading justice for a long time, were also detained.
Dismantling a Fraud Network
An investigation into online fraud involving shares of fuel companies has been concluded, resulting in citizens losing over 350,000 zloty.
Major Drug Haul
Seizure of a total of 150 kg of marijuana and other narcotic substances in Bielsko-Biała and during a chase on the highway.
Balloon Smuggling in the East
The Border Guard warns of a new method of tobacco smuggling using balloons crossing the border with Belarus.
Road Safety
Launch of a nationwide control campaign targeting drivers using phones while operating vehicles.
Recent law enforcement actions in Poland have focused on combating modern forms of economic crime and the trade of narcotics. Police from Garwolin have submitted an indictment to the court against a group of online fraudsters who, using fake websites and advertisements, offered fictitious investments in shares of fuel companies. Victims of the scheme lost a total of over 350,000 zloty, believing in quick profits from legally operating energy conglomerates. Significant drug seizures occurred in Bielsko-Biała and on highways. As a result of extensive operations, the Central Investigation Bureau of the Police dismantled drug laboratories, seizing over a ton of substances, including clephedrone, while after a chase on the highway, officers secured 50 kg of marijuana. Simultaneously, the Border Guard reports an increase in innovative smuggling methods on the country's eastern border. In the Lublin region, balloons are increasingly being used to transport tobacco contraband, forcing services to monitor airspace. In the Bieszczady and Podlasie regions, couriers, including Ukrainian citizens, were detained for illegally transporting individuals from Ethiopia, Somalia, and Mali across the border with Lithuania. This situation fits into the broader context of migration pressure on the European Union's external borders, where transport routes are being dynamically changed by criminal groups. According to statistics from the National Police Headquarters, in recent years, the number of frauds committed using digital methods has increased by several dozen percent, which necessitated the establishment of specialized units to combat cybercrime. On the roads, the police have launched a recurring educational-control campaign called "Hands on the Wheel," aimed at reducing mobile phone use by drivers. These actions are a response to the growing number of accidents caused by distracted driving. In parallel, in Grudziądz and Silesia, so-called bounty hunters detained repeat offenders and individuals convicted of robbery who were trying to avoid punishment by changing their identity or place of residence. Officers appeal for vigilance, especially towards elderly people, who continue to fall victim to scammers using the "fake police officer" method or under the pretext of inspecting water installations in apartments. „Bielscy policjanci zatrzymali mieszkańca Łodzi za udział w oszustwach metodą na wypadek.” (Police from Bielsko detained a resident of Łódź for involvement in scams using the 'accident' method.) — Police Statement
Perspektywy mediów: Liberal media emphasize the need to protect human rights during migrant detentions at borders. Conservative media highlight the effectiveness of services in securing borders against illegal smuggling.