Poland detains six over suspected illegal shipments of weapons components to Russia
Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) has detained six people suspected of carrying out espionage activities on behalf of Russia. They include five Polish citizens and one Russian woman, according to a statement from Polish official Tomasz Siemoniak, who is responsible for coordinating the country’s intelligence services. The identities of those detained have not been disclosed, with…
Six individuals have been detained in Poland, suspected of espionage activities on behalf of Russia, according to a statement from Polish officials. The suspects include five Polish citizens and one Russian woman, aged between 25 and 52 and 37 respectively. Four of the detainees have been arrested. Authorities allege the group was involved in illegally supplying military-use materials, such as cartridge cases and bullets, intended for ammunition and weapons production.
The group allegedly exported these components from Poland to Russia without the necessary permits. All six have been charged with participating in an organized criminal group, with four additionally charged with working for Russian intelligence. The group is believed to have operated from June 2023 to December 2025, using online platforms to purchase necessary items and clandestinely transport the shipments across the border into Russia's Kaliningrad Region, utilizing specially constructed hidden compartments in their vehicles.
Authorities estimate the value of the illegally exported ammunition components at 2 million zlotys, or about 455,000 euros. Polish officials have noted a surge in espionage and sabotage investigations since 2024, with nearly 100 suspects named in such cases.
Written by urgent.news from The Insider's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
