Polish authorities have arrested a man in the southwestern region of Lower Silesia on suspicion of plotting an attack against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. The interior ministry confirmed that an investigation is currently underway, with police conducting searches at the suspect's residence to gather further evidence. According to ministry spokeswoman Karolina Galecka, all gathered information regarding the individual is being rigorously verified.
The suspect, identified as a man in his 60s, was apprehended following a thorough analysis of his online activities and communication patterns. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski stated that security services identified the threat through active monitoring of internet content. Prime Minister Tusk acknowledged the arrest on social media, commending the police force for their prompt and decisive intervention in the matter. Security agencies, including the State Protection Service and the internal security agency, held a joint meeting on Sunday to coordinate the response, describing the situation as a matter of serious concern.
While officials noted a concerning rise in threats against Polish government figures, authorities are currently investigating the nature of the suspect's radical associations. Addressing speculation regarding potential external involvement, Minister Kierwinski indicated that there is currently no evidence to suggest a foreign connection. Instead, the investigation points toward the man’s engagement with radical groups through online platforms. “It rather appears that this is a man from very radical groups, establishing very radical contacts via the internet with various people,” the minister explained to public broadcaster TVP Info.
This incident occurs amidst a broader period of heightened security alert in Poland. The nation has recently faced a series of violent incidents, leading Prime Minister Tusk to publicly condemn what he described as a “cult of violence.” Authorities have increased security measures nationwide, recently inspecting nearly 64,000 institutions following concerns over public safety and school-related violence. Security services continue to examine the suspect's digital contacts as the investigation proceeds.
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