Police on 13 November called for help locating participants of the Independence March who may have violated new pyrotechnics bans and posted their images online.
Police Issue Call for Missing Participants
The Capital Police Command issued a public request on Thursday, 13 November, for assistance in locating participants of the Independence March who might have breached Article 54 of the Regulation and the 1 st paragraph of the Mazovian Voivodeship Order dated 22 October 2025. This order banned carrying, moving, and using pyrotechnic devices in Warsaw on 11 November 2025.
Statement on Violations and Contact Information
Police secured images of unnamed participants who, on 11 November 2025, broke the public order rules concerning possession, movement, and use of pyrotechnic devices. Officers are collecting and analysing material to assess potential danger. All information should be forwarded to the Office for Offences and Administrative Procedures of the Warsaw Central Police Command at 47 72391 50, 47 72 391 51, or via email at krp1.kancelaria-wp@ksp.policja.gov.pl.
Officers Discuss Rocket Use During the March
Mazovian Voivode Kierwiński noted that despite a ban on rockets and other pyrotechnics in effect on 11 November, many participants used rockets and smoke candles. The Ministry of Administration and Digitization head stated that over 400 rockets were confiscated from those heading to the rally. People who fired rockets against the ban will face fines. Kierwiński also criticized MP Mentzen for allegedly displaying rockets in a “patriotic” manner, arguing that patriotism must respect the law.
