A major police and Border Guard operation commenced Thursday morning, March 19th, at the Bakalarska Street market in Warsaw, resulting in at least two detentions.
Police and Border Guard Operation at Warsaw Market
A large-scale operation involving the Warsaw Police Headquarters and the Vistula Border Guard Division began on Thursday, March 19th, at the market located on Bakalarska Street in Warsaw.
The market area has been cordoned off, with officers controlling individuals entering and exiting the premises.
Securing the Area
The operation covers the area between Borsucza, Bakalarska, and Podborska streets, behind the Włochy District Office. All entrances and exits have been closed since morning.
Police are preventing anyone from entering the market, and those attempting to leave are being identified and checked.
Searches and Investigations
Warsaw Police officers are conducting checks on vendors and other individuals within the market, and are searching the stalls.
Sniffer dogs are being used to search for prohibited substances.
Focus on Foreign Nationals
The Vistula Border Guard Division is verifying the legal residency status of foreign nationals, due to the market’s high proportion of foreign vendors.
Detentions and Ongoing Investigation
As of the time of reporting, at least two individuals have been detained, and further proceedings are underway.
Detailed results of the operation have not yet been released, and services continue to work on site. Official information summarizing the operation will be released after its completion.