Polish police raid group that impersonated officers at Warsaw Central Station after video surfaces
On Saturday morning police searched several locations across Poland and seized electronic equipment, acting on a prosecutor's order in an investigation into the group 'Bronimy Polskiej Granicy' that allegedly posed as law enforcement at Warsaw Central Station.
The Warsaw Central Station incident
On 13 June, members of the group 'Bronimy Polskiej Granicy' (BPG) arrived at Warsaw Central Station in a van marked with the letters 'BPG' and the full group name. Wearing uniforms that resembled those of security services, the men stopped two individuals of dark complexion inside the station. A video of the encounter circulated online in the following days, showing the men standing over the two people.
Investigation launched
The Warsaw Regional Prosecutor's Office opened a formal investigation on Thursday, 19 June, into the suspected impersonation of public officers and the unauthorized ID checks at the station.
Ms Gałecka, the interior ministry spokesperson, stated that the Warsaw Police had already been working on the case for several days. The security service confirmed they had identified the individuals involved and had secured CCTV recordings from the station, as well as online postings of the video.Impersonating a public officer is a crime.
Nationwide police searches
On Saturday morning, police officers carried out searches at multiple locations across Poland under warrants issued by the Regional Prosecutor.
The police emphasized that the searches were conducted with the ongoing national alert levels in mind and the need to protect critical infrastructure such as railway stations. Authorities warned that disseminating unverified or false information about public safety could fuel disinformation and hinder police work.During the operation, officers secured evidence, including IT equipment. The seized devices will be subjected to detailed forensic IT analysis.
- Members of BPG in uniforms stop two dark-skinned individuals at Warsaw Central Station, incident is filmed.
- Warsaw Regional Prosecutor's Office opens investigation into suspected impersonation of public officers.
- Police conduct searches in several locations across Poland, seize electronic equipment.
Government condemnation
Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the BPG's actions as political hooliganism.
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński wrote on X that any attempt to impersonate state officials would always be met with a decisive state response. The group 'Bronimy Polskiej Granicy' is reportedly linked to the party Konfederacja Korony Polskiej, led by Grzegorz Braun. The investigation remains ongoing.Everyone who impersonates a public officer and stops people because they have a different skin colour will be detained and held legally accountable.
