Polish police arrest dozens in a wave of theft, drug and traffic offenses

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Police forces across Poland have detained a series of suspects for a range of crimes. In Ruda Śląska, a 32‑year‑old was caught on the spot after he smashed the windows and dented the bodies of eight parked cars, an act valued at over 70 000 zł. In Wolin, a 44‑year‑old driver caused a road collision, fled the scene, threatened officers and was found with narcotics, facing up to three years in prison.

In the town of Kościerzyna, a 33‑year‑old was arrested following a noise complaint; officers discovered marijuana and methamphetamine sufficient for more than 1 200 doses, leading to a three‑month detention. A 53‑year‑old man in Kraków was taken into custody for stealing a bank card and making unauthorised purchases, a violation punishable by up to ten years.

Other incidents include a 39‑year‑old caught riding a scooter while blood‑alcohol level was about 2 ‰, a 22‑year‑old in Jasło who stole a bicycle, damaged three cars and broke into two vehicles, a 76‑year‑old in Dobużek charged with animal cruelty for leaving five dogs in a hot car, and a 39‑year‑old driver who, despite a prior ban, caused a fatal crash while under the influence of narcotics.

Entities: 22‑year‑old male suspect · 22‑year‑old suspect (Jasło) · 54‑year‑old Polish man · 54‑year‑old cyber‑threat suspect · 54‑year‑old male suspect · Andrzej R. · Bydgoszcz‑North District Prosecutor's Office · Central Bureau of Cybercrime (Centralne Biuro Zwalczania Cyberprzestępczości) · Central Office for Counteracting Cybercrime (CBZC) · Kołaczyce · Kościerzyna · Krakow

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[● 2 SOURCES] A 54‑year‑old Polish man was arrested by the Central Office for Counteracting Cybercrime for posting online calls to kill police officers and their families. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect had a prior conviction for a similar offence. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] The case is overseen by the Bydgoszcz‑North District Prosecutor's Office. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] Police seized three mobile phones and a modem with a SIM card during the search. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect was charged with public incitement to commit a crime, punishable by up to three years imprisonment. (both)
[● 4 SOURCES] A 22‑year‑old male resident of Jasło County was arrested for stealing a bicycle, damaging three parked cars, breaking into two vehicles and smashing a building’s entrance glass.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 44‑year‑old man in Wolin was arrested for causing a traffic collision, threatening police officers, and possessing narcotics. (8c302930-8b39-4070-a1d8-d151edbc1d48)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A court in Świnoujście dismissed a claim by a man who lost nearly 40 000 zł in a cryptocurrency fraud, ruling the bank not liable. (e27b36a6-b383-4559-88c6-0470a659962c)
[● 2 SOURCES] Police recovered a stolen mountain bike in Milówka and arrested the thief after a former officer recognized the bike. (3df07d79-d431-436b-8719-ea8c3db61b50)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 45‑year‑old man in Legionowo was caught possessing mephedrone and threatening police during a night patrol. (f0154f28-bc7e-4196-a3c2-b305ca07a0b7)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 27‑year‑old man in Warsaw was arrested for an investment‑scam that defrauded a woman of over 300 000 zł; police seized cash at his home. (72110d1f-6119-4f86-9a18-92185e4d23d0)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A man in Warsaw’s Mokotów district was arrested for breaking into a residence, threatening a woman, and carrying a knife‑like object. (0254e739-a93e-4339-96e5-7887681c3e47)