Head of Poland’s National Security Bureau warns country may become a terrorist target, sparking response from government spokesperson.
Security Warning
Sławomir Cenckiewicz, head of the Presidential National Security Bureau, stated that Poland may become a target for terrorists. He revealed he received a report regarding this matter on Monday, March 2.
Government Response
Jacek Dobrzyński, spokesperson for the minister coordinating special services, responded to Cenckiewicz’s comments. Dobrzyński stated he is not Cenckiewicz’s spokesperson and reminded that Cenckiewicz does not have access to classified information, meaning he lacks knowledge of what is actually happening in these matters.
Classified Information Access
In July 2024, the Military Counterintelligence Service revoked Cenckiewicz’s security certifications allowing access to classified information, as reported by Gazeta.pl. Cenckiewicz filed a complaint, and on June 17 of last year, the Warsaw Administrative Court issued rulings that overturned SKW’s decision. The Chancellery of the Prime Minister filed cassation appeals with the Supreme Administrative Court on August 5. The NSA will hear the case on April 15.
National Security Council
Bogdan Rymanowski, host of “Guest on Radio ZET,” asked Cenckiewicz if President Karol Nawrocki would convene the National Security Council due to the situation in the Middle East. The head of the BBN stated that there is currently no need for such a convening. He noted that Nawrocki receives ongoing information about the situation in the Middle East.
According to Cenckiewicz, convening the RBN would be justified if there were “some catastrophe involving Polish citizens being held hostage” or in a situation of “a drastic increase in terrorist threat in Poland.”
Iran’s Warning
On Tuesday, March 3, Iran warned European countries against getting involved in the conflict in the Middle East. Earlier, Germany, Great Britain, and France had stated they might take “defensive actions” to destroy Iran’s missile capabilities. “This would be an act of war. Any such action against Iran would be considered complicity in aggression,” said Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during a press conference.