Warsaw police detained a 19‑year‑old from Otwin County after he posted a handgun photo with the caption “See you, Karol” targeting President Karol Nawrocki.
Arrest in Warsaw
Central Warsaw Police identified the suspect and arrested him within hours of the post appearing on the X network.
Social Media Post
A user replied to a photo of President Nawrocki at the national stadium with a screenshot of a pistol held in hand and the brief comment “do zobaczenia Karolku” (see you, Karol).
Police Investigation
Investigators secured the original post, the screenshots circulating online, and data from X, and are conducting searches of the suspect’s electronic devices.
Legal Framework
The article refers to Article 190(1) of the Polish Penal Code, which criminalises threats to commit a crime against another person, punishable by up to three years’ imprisonment.
President’s Office Statement
The Presidential Office emphasized that any threat directed at the head of state, even if published online, will be reported to law‑enforcement agencies, noting the fine line between “joke” and crime on the internet.
Possible Charges
The suspect may face charges under Article 190(1), with the exact accusations and any preventive measures, such as police supervision, to be decided by authorities pending a definitive verdict.
