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Six Arrested in Poland for Smuggling Military Technology

2/26/2026

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Polish prosecutors detained six suspects on February 18 for attempting to smuggle sanctioned military technology through Belarus.
Prosecutors say violating sanctions is a crime punishable by at least three years in prison.
Three suspects remain in pretrial detention, while the others are under police supervision with travel restrictions.
Poland has raised concerns that Russia and Belarus seek to destabilize nations supporting Ukraine since the February 24, 2022 invasion.

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Polish prosecutors detained six suspects on February 18 for attempting to smuggle sanctioned military technology through Belarus.
Prosecutors say violating sanctions is a crime punishable by at least three years in prison.
Three suspects remain in pretrial detention, while the others are under police supervision with travel restrictions.
Poland has raised concerns that Russia and Belarus seek to destabilize nations supporting Ukraine since the February 24, 2022 invasion.