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Poland detains six suspected of supplying weapons materials to Russia
Poland’s Internal Security Agency detained six people suspected of working for Russian intelligence services.
The group includes five Polish citizens and a 37-year-old Russian woman.
Polish authorities say the suspects illegally supplied Russia with materials used to make weapons and ammunition.
Four suspects were placed in pretrial detention on espionage charges, while two were released under court-ordered restrictions.
The arrests are part of a wider investigation into suspected espionage and sabotage in Poland; an official said nearly 100 people had been named as suspects in such cases since January 1, 2024.
Officers searched 21 locations in three Polish provinces between October 21 and November 2.
European governments have warned of Russian intelligence activity and possible sabotage, but no further court steps in this case were specified.
Poland’s Internal Security Agency detained six people suspected of working for Russian intelligence and illegally supplying Russia with materials used to make weapons.
The detainees are five Polish citizens aged 25 to 52 and a 37-year-old Russian woman.
Four were placed in pretrial custody on espionage charges, while two were released under court-ordered restrictions.
Authorities said officers searched 21 locations in three Polish provinces between Oct. 21 and Nov. 2.
- Who
- Poland’s Internal Security Agency detained five Polish citizens and a 37-year-old Russian woman.
- What
- The six are suspected of working for Russian intelligence and supplying Russia with military materials used to make weapons and ammunition.
- When
- The detentions were announced on Nov. 5, 2026.
- Where
- Poland. Officers searched locations in Warmia-Masuria, Pomerania and Greater Poland.
- Why
- Authorities allege the group illegally supplied Russia with materials used to produce weapons.
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Officers searched 21 locations in Warmia-Masuria, Pomerania and Greater Poland.
Poland’s Internal Security Agency’s detention of the six suspects was announced.
- Detainees
- Six people: five Polish citizens and one Russian woman
- Ages
- Polish suspects aged 25–52; Russian suspect aged 37
- Pretrial detention
- Four suspects held on espionage charges
- Searches
- 21 locations across three provinces
- Provinces
- Warmia-Masuria, Pomerania and Greater Poland
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The group illegally supplied Russia with significant amounts of military-grade materials used to produce ammunition and weapons systems.
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Funkcjonariusze @ABW_GOV_PL zatrzymali 6 osób podejrzanych o udział w zorganizowanej grupie przestępczej działającej przeciwko Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej. Wśród zatrzymanych jest pięciu Polaków w wieku od 25 do 52 lat i 37-letnia Rosjanka. 🛑 Sąd - pod zarzutem szpiegostwa -