Poland arrests four in probe into military supplies sent to Russia

Warsaw police detained four individuals on Thursday after accusing them of spying for Russian intelligence and supplying military components to Moscow.

The Polish Internal Security Agency, known as the ABW, announced the arrests in a public statement. The agency said the group operated illegally to bypass strict embargoes on weapons and ammunition.

Six people are currently under investigation. Five are Polish citizens ranging in age from 25 to 52. The sixth is a 37-year-old Russian woman. The four primary suspects are in custody. Two others, accused of belonging to an organized criminal group, are under non-custodial preventive measures.

Tomasz Siemoniak, who heads Poland’s special services, told reporters that the operation was designed to circumvent the embargo. He stated that Russia is subject to strict rules in this area.

The ABW stated that the group supplied significant quantities of military parts. These components were used for the production of ammunition and weapon systems for the Russian Federation.

This case is part of a larger trend in the region. Siemoniak said authorities suspect approximately 100 people of involvement in espionage and sabotage incidents since January 1, 2024. The Kremlin has consistently denied conducting such operations in NATO countries. The Russian Embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.