Wołodymyr Z., accused by Germany of involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, was detained in Pruszków and taken to Warsaw’s District Prosecutor’s Office.
Arrest and extradition proceedings
Wołodymyr Z., suspected by German authorities of participating in the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines, was arrested on September 29 in Pruszków. The man, identified as Wołodymyr Z., was wanted under a European Arrest Warrant and was brought to the District Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw. Authorities may initiate extradition procedures to Germany, where he is expected to face legal proceedings.
Background of the case
The arrest occurred in Pruszków, with further procedural steps to be decided in Warsaw. Investigations are ongoing, but details about the location and circumstances of the arrest have not been disclosed. According to German investigators, Wołodymyr Z. is believed to be part of a group suspected of sabotaging Nord Stream 1 and 2 in the Baltic Sea in September 2022. Previous media reports indicated that he had previously resided in Pruszków.
International investigation
The case stems from the damage to Nord Stream 1 and 2 following a series of underwater explosions south of Bornholm on September 26, 2022. The incident triggered international investigations led by prosecutors in Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. In recent weeks, Ukrainian citizens have been linked to similar cases in other EU countries, including extradition decisions.
Ongoing legal process
Polish authorities have not yet issued official statements regarding the arrest or planned legal actions against Wołodymyr Z. Further details will be provided after the completion of prosecutorial procedures and court decisions related to potential extradition.
