Polish national emblems found in trash near Ombudsman's office

Images circulating online show framed depictions of the Polish national emblem, the white eagle, discarded in waste containers outside the headquarters of the Commissioner for Human Rights (RPO) in Warsaw.

The incident has sparked significant public outcry and legal scrutiny. Under Article 137 § 1 of the Polish Penal Code, the public insult, destruction, or removal of national symbols is a criminal offense punishable by fines, restriction of liberty, or imprisonment for up to one year.

Following reports of the incident on social media, the Warsaw Metropolitan Police responded to the situation. Authorities have begun documenting the scene to verify the authenticity of the images and determine if the reported incident actually occurred.