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Polish authorities arrest 23-year-old for planning attacks on politicians
Polish authorities have arrested a 23-year-old man, identified as Mikołaj T. from Tomaszów Lubelski, for allegedly planning a coordinated terrorist attack against leading Polish politicians. The investigation began after officers from the Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime (CBZC) discovered suspicious posts on a Telegram group titled 'Broń palna Polska' (Firearms Poland). In these posts, the suspect reportedly called for the 'elimination' of several individuals who he claimed were terrorizing the country through a political duopoly.
The suspect faces severe legal charges, including preparing for genocide, crimes against peace, humanity, and war crimes, as well as public incitement to commit a crime. Following his arrest, police conducted a search of his property using a Border Guard detection dog to look for weapons and explosives, though nothing was found.
A court in Kraków has ordered 30 days of temporary detention. The suspect faces a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years. During questioning, the individual reportedly claimed he acted out of 'stupidity'.
Entities
Centralne Biuro Zwalczania Cyberprzestępczości · Mikołaj T. · Prokuratura Rejonowa Bydgoszcz Północ · Prokuratura Rejonowa Kraków-Śródmieście Wschód · Straż Graniczna · Tomaszów Lubelski
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- [● 8 SOURCES] The suspect faces up to 20 years in prison. wmeritum.pl · krknews.pl · dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.dziennik.pl · niezalezna.pl · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] A court ordered 30 days of temporary detention for the suspect. wmeritum.pl · krknews.pl · wiadomosci.dziennik.pl · niezalezna.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Charges include preparing for genocide, crimes against peace, humanity, and war crimes. wmeritum.pl · krknews.pl · dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.dziennik.pl · niezalezna.pl · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Police used a Border Guard detection dog to search the suspect's property for weapons and explosives. wmeritum.pl · krknews.pl · wiadomosci.dziennik.pl · niezalezna.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
- [● 8 SOURCES] The suspect allegedly planned a coordinated attack on leading Polish politicians. wmeritum.pl · krknews.pl · dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.dziennik.pl · niezalezna.pl · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] During testimony, the suspect reportedly stated he acted out of 'stupidity'. wiadomosci.onet.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspect posted messages on a Telegram group named 'Broń palna Polska' (Firearms Poland). krknews.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl
- [● 7 SOURCES] A 23-year-old man from the Lublin Voivodeship was arrested by the Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime. wmeritum.pl · krknews.pl · dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.dziennik.pl · niezalezna.pl · +2 more