Polish authorities arrested three Polish citizens and a Venezuelan national in connection with the smuggling of nearly 7 tons of drugs, including cocaine and ketamine.
Drug Trafficking Operation Dismantled
Three Polish citizens, aged 32 to 45, and a 30-year-old Venezuelan woman were detained by the Warsaw Police Department’s Anti-Drug Unit. The operation involved searches across the Masovian and Łódź voivodeships, supported by counter-terrorism units and border guards.
During the searches, police seized three firearms, over 250 rounds of ammunition, numerous mobile phones, internet routers, and nearly 100,000 Polish złoty in cash.
Charges and Detention
The three Polish men face charges of participation in an armed criminal group and drug trafficking of approximately 7 tons of narcotics, including cocaine and ketamine. The court has ordered their three-month detention.
The Venezuelan woman has been transferred to the Border Guard in Warsaw with a request for a repatriation order.
Seizures in Pruszków County
In Pruszków County, a 45-year-old man was apprehended leaving an underground garage. Searches of his residence and vehicles revealed three firearms, over 250 rounds of ammunition, nearly 80,000 Polish złoty in various currencies, mobile phones, and routers.
The 30-year-old Venezuelan woman was also arrested in connection with this part of the investigation.
Further Arrests and Evidence
A 40-year-old man was arrested, and 3,500 Polish złoty, four mobile phones, SIM cards, and routers were seized. One phone was hidden in a sofa.
A 32-year-old man was arrested in Tomaszów County (Łódź Voivodeship), where over 14,000 Polish złoty, jewelry, a white substance in glass containers, a mobile phone, and transport service documentation were found.
Total Seized Assets
The total seized assets include three firearms, over 250 rounds of ammunition, numerous mobile phones, internet routers, and nearly 100,000 Polish złoty.
Investigation Oversight
The investigation into drug trafficking offenses was conducted by the Warsaw Police Department’s Anti-Drug Unit under the supervision of the Warsaw District Prosecutor’s Office, Department for Organized Crime and Corruption.