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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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.
Pandemic saw crime fall overall in Poland in 2020 but murders rose sharply
Almost a quarter more murders took place than in 2019.
Polish ruling coalition split over proposed ban on refusing police fines
The proposal has caused another split in the ruling camp.
Police respond to criticism for arresting journalist at abortion protest in Warsaw
Her detention has been criticised by international rights groups, but police say that being a journalist does not give immunity.
Clashes at abortion protest in Warsaw as police use tear gas and force against demonstrators
One opposition MP was pepper sprayed while showing police her parliamentary ID.
Clashes, arson and use of force by police against journalists at Polish Independence March
The march had been banned by the mayor of Warsaw.
Communist security service files intercepted at Warsaw airport after being posted to US
Thousands of pages of documents were discovered.
LGBT activists detained and charged in Poland for putting rainbow flags on statues
They are accused of offending religious feelingsand insulting monuments.
Polish government spokesman apologises after PM violates social distancing requirements
The spokesman says the PM was not properly informed by his staff of social-distancing obligations.
Police issue thousands of fines for violating coronavirus restrictions over Easter in Poland
Some have criticised Poland’s coronavirus restrictions for vague wording and inconsistent enforcement.
Nationalists clash with police in Wrocław after far-right march called off due to antisemitism
Wrocław’s far-right Independence March was called off due to antisemitic slogans and flares, but participants refused to disperse.
