Dozens of arrests have been made, including the alleged ringleaders of the network in Poland.
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Swiss man reunited with kidnapped dogs in Poland after international police operation
The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of one million Swiss francs for the return of the pets.
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Polish investigators document traces of war crimes in Ukraine
Ukraine requested help from Polish prosecutors, who have access to a state-of-the-art 3D scanner.
Image of murder suspect created using DNA for first time in Poland
Scientists at a US lab were able to use DNA from the crime scene to predict the suspect’s appearance.
Interior minister defends “justified” use of pepper spray on anti-government protesters by police
The incident represented “unjustified aggression by the authorities”, wrote an opposition leader.
Police raid strip clubs and arrest gang accused of drugging and defrauding clients
Several thousand victims each lost between a few thousand and a million zloty.
Murderer on the run for 20 years arrested after not wearing mask to shop
The fugitive will now serve 25 years in prison.
Officers discharged after death of Ukrainian man in Polish police custody
A newspaper has revealed that officers used tear gas and batons on the man in a drunk tank.
Death of man in Polish police custody prompts anger amid conflicting accounts
Violent protests have taken place, leading to further arrests.
Illegal crypto-mining operation discovered in Polish police HQ
A spokesman said the suspect did not access police databases.
Polish police search for mother of foetus found in sewage plant as prosecutors open investigation
Women’s rights activists have described the authorities’ actions as a “witch-hunt”.
Thousands of fines for Covid violations issued in Poland over Easter as soldiers help police
Almost 5,000 fines were issued on Sunday alone, while restaurants and gyms were found operating in defiance of restrictions.
Police intervene as Polish football fans gather outside stadiums despite Covid restrictions
Police made several arrests at a gathering of Wisła Kraków fans.
Poland to introduce retirement benefits for police dogs and horses
Currently, service animals receive no support from the state after finishing work.
