Officers in Gdańsk have arrested an 18-year-old man who publicly praised a recent murder on social media and declared his intention to commit similar acts. The suspect posted comments expressing sympathy for the perpetrator of the murder in Kadłub, stating that he would "do it better." The police action is part of a broader effort to combat hate speech and the promotion of violence and terrorism in the Polish online space.

Arrest for Hate Speech

An 18-year-old from Gdańsk was apprehended after publishing posts praising murder and announcing acts of terror.

End of a 16-Year Manhunt

A special police unit arrested a man wanted for over a decade under a European Arrest Warrant.

Fight Against Drugs

Numerous interventions across the country led to the seizure of amphetamines and other narcotics from football hooligans and seniors.

Polish police have recently conducted a successful operation targeting an internet user who publicly promoted terrorist content. The 18-year-old arrested in Gdańsk will face charges for praising a murder that recently occurred in the town of Kadłub. In his posts, the man not only expressed admiration for the perpetrator but also announced plans to commit similar, more brutal acts, declaring that he "likes terror." Officers have seized electronic equipment belonging to the teenager, which will allow for the collection of full evidence in this case. This intervention is part of a series of intensive actions by law enforcement across the country. At the same time, police have recorded successes in combating drug crime and locating fugitives from justice. Among the most spectacular operations is the capture by the so-called Shadow Hunters of a man wanted for 16 years under a European Arrest Warrant. The arrested man, who had successfully evaded law enforcement for years, will now spend the next two and a half years in prison. Since 2019, following the murder of Gdańsk Mayor Paweł Adamowicz, Polish services have significantly intensified online monitoring for criminal threats and the glorification of crimes against life.Simultaneously, in other regions of the country, there have been a series of arrests related to the possession of significant quantities of narcotics and violent crimes against health. In Międzyzdroje, a 21-year-old was arrested on suspicion of severe assault, while in other voivodeships, police using trained dogs have detected drugs hidden even in suspects' underwear. This wide range of interventions confirms the high effectiveness of preventive patrols and criminal departments in responding to current threats to public safety. „zrobię to lepiej i lubię terror” (I will do it better and I like terror) — 18-year-old from Gdańsk16 lat — fugitive captured by shadow hunters

Perspektywy mediów: Liberal media emphasize the necessity of combating hate speech online and protecting public order from youth radicalization. Conservative media focus on the effectiveness of law enforcement and the need for severe punishment for declarations of a terrorist nature.

Mentioned People

  • Paweł Adamowicz — The murdered mayor of Gdańsk in 2019, whose death influenced policies to combat hate speech.