34‑year‑old and 31‑year‑old men were arrested in Wesoła after police identified them hauling stolen power lines, claiming they were hobbyist metal‑detectors, a case involving 48 damaged streetlamps and 330,000 zł loss.
Patrol Spotting the Vehicle
Wesoła patrol officers, on routine duty, noticed a Peugeot speeding through the area. They immediately associated the car with the vehicle used by the perpetrators who had stolen 1,150 m of power lines.
The Stolen Power‑Line Heist
Over a month, the brothers repeatedly removed protective cladding from lamp posts, stealing 1,150 m of supply cables. Their actions destroyed 48 streetlamps and caused losses of 330,000 zł.
False Hobby Claims and the Tools Stolen
When seized, the men claimed they were hobbyists hunting metal objects with a metal detector. Police found a spade, a metal saw, a toolbox of knives, metal cables, a headlamp, work gloves, and even a pneumatic pistol in the trunk—none of which are part of a legitimate metal‑detecting hobby.
Police Procedure and Evidence
The officers promptly detained the vehicle and secured the weapons and tools as evidence. The brothers were processed, brought to court, and charged with burglary and property damage. Investigators documented the findings in an official police report.
Prosecution and Police Supervision
The District Prosecutor’s Office for Warsaw‑Praga Południe decided to place the suspects under police supervision following the arrest.
Case Oversight
The Warsaw‑Praga Południe Prosecutor’s Office will supervise the proceedings in this case.
