On December 2, a Warsaw tram operator found a suspicious package on tracks in Praga, stopping the tram at 22:49 and alerting police, sparking a rapid investigation.
Tram Operators Detect Suspicious Package in Praga
A Warsaw tram operator noticed a suspicious package on the tracks at 11 Listopada Street near the intersection with Targowa Street on December 2. The object was located at approximately 22:49, prompting immediate action by the operator.
Police and Traffic Authority Deploy to Secured Area
Police, pyrotechnic specialists, and traffic control officers arrived at the scene, halted traffic in both directions, and cordoned off the pedestrian zone with tape. The operation lasted until after 2 a.m., after which the area was cleared.
Investigation Reveals False Alarm
Authorities determined the package was a false alarm, describing it as a component of an alarm system used in retail stores. The operator’s quick reporting and adherence to protocols were praised by the Warsaw Tram Operator’s press spokesperson.
Operation ‘Horizon’ Targets Sabotage Agents
In response to a series of sabotage incidents in Poland in mid‑November, the government launched Operation ‘Horizon’ to secure critical infrastructure. Prime Minister Donald Tusk identified two Ukrainian citizens, allegedly acting on behalf of Russian interests, as suspects. An EU arrest warrant was issued for Ihneneij Iwanow and Oleksandr Kononow on December 1.