Three months after Łódź police initiated proceedings to revoke the gun license of former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, authorities confirm they are still struggling to formally deliver the administrative notice.
Administrative Hurdles in License Revocation
This Sunday marks three months since the Łódź Provincial Police Command officially launched an administrative review into the revocation of a gun permit held by Zbigniew Ziobro, former Minister of Justice and current Law and Justice (PiS) MP. Polish authorities have confirmed that the case remains active.
According to Commissioner Edyta Machnik, spokesperson for the Łódź Provincial Police, the department is currently engaged in procedural steps to effectively serve the notice of the proceedings to Ziobro. These actions are being conducted under the 1999 Act on Weapons and Ammunition.
Privacy and Procedural Constraints
Police authorities have declined to provide specific details regarding the case, citing that administrative proceedings are confidential to the parties involved. Access to case files for third parties is strictly regulated under existing legal provisions to maintain official secrecy.
The revocation process was initiated by the Łódź police on February 24, 2026. Ziobro, who was originally granted the license for personal protection, has not yet been formally reached by these efforts.
Background of the Firearm Permit
Public scrutiny regarding Ziobro’s firearm began in 2023, following photographs of the then-minister at a press conference in Bełchatów with a pistol visible at his waistband. At the time, Ziobro stated he held a Glock 26 for personal defense, citing his status as a victim in an investigation concerning a plot against his life.
The threat originated from a criminal figure known as “Jan S.,” who allegedly offered 100,000 PLN to have the minister killed using explosives, poison, or radioactive substances. Jan S. was also accused of inciting the murder of a prosecutor and various police officers involved in anti-drug operations.
Current Status of the Former Minister
Following the Sejm’s decision in late 2025 to permit his detention in connection with the Justice Fund investigation, it emerged that Ziobro was no longer in Poland. Reports in early 2026 indicated he had received international protection in Hungary.
On May 10, Ziobro announced he was currently in the United States. He maintained that he had not fled the country, stating he is traveling using documentation granted to him alongside the asylum status received in Hungary.