Polish authorities launch inspections in forests amid various reports

Law enforcement and forestry services in Poland have initiated coordinated inspections in the Dukla area. Approximately 50 officers, including members of the Police, Border Guard, Forest Guard, and Customs-Tax Service, are monitoring forests to check the legal stay of foreign nationals and ensure compliance with local regulations. The operation follows reports of organized groups of mushroom pickers from Romania camping in forest parking lots and fields, which has led to concerns regarding littering, aggressive behavior, and the unauthorized export of mushrooms.

In a separate incident in the Silesian Voivodeship, residents near Częstochowa discovered illegal dumpsites containing animal remains in the forests of Nierada. Local officials and veterinary inspectors are investigating the origin of the remains, which are preliminarily suspected to be Kamerun sheep. Residents have offered a 1,500 PLN reward for information leading to those responsible for the illegal disposal of the slaughter waste.