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Poland sees rise in organised crime by Russian-speaking gangs from ex-Soviet states
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Poland sees rise in organised crime by Russian-speaking gangs from ex-Soviet states
Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We cannot do what we do without your support. Police data show that Poland last year saw a significant increase in organised crime by Russian-speaking gangs from former Soviet states, in particular Ukraine.…
In just one year, the number of foreigners suspected of involvement in organized crime has nearly halved. This dramatic increase concerns Georgians, Belarusians, and Armenians. "Rzeczpospolita" analyzed the 2025 report of the Central Bureau of Police Investigation.
A report from the Central Bureau of Investigation of the Police indicates that last year, 80 percent of foreigners charged with gang-related activities were Russian-speaking. "If there are more suspects, detainees, and arrests, it means the police are acting effectively," commented Tomasz Siemoniak on the program Graffiti, commenting on the increase in the number of foreign criminals.
Within a year, the number of foreigners suspected of involvement in organized crime has increased by almost half - we read in today's "Rzeczpospolita".
Sharp rise in foreign suspects linked to organised crime in Poland: report
The number of foreign nationals suspected of involvement in organised crime in Poland has risen by nearly half over the past year, with most coming from former Soviet states, according to a report cited by the daily Rzeczpospolita on Wednesday.
In just one year, the number of foreigners suspected of involvement in organized crime has nearly halved. Most come from former Soviet countries.
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