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Train Stops in Poland Raise Security Concerns; Police Officer Among Those Arrested

Train Stops in Poland Raise Security Concerns; Police Officer Among Those Arrested
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29 / 08 / 2023

Unusual train stoppages have occurred across Poland due to false radio signals, sparking concerns over national security. Over the weekend, five passenger trains and a freight train near Bialystok were halted because of these deceptive signals.

Polish authorities have arrested two men in connection with the incidents, one of whom is a police officer. "In some cases, the Russian anthem could be heard in the background of the signal," said railway officials. Stanislaw Zaryn, the Polish government's information security officer, emphasized the need for a meticulous investigation given the current geopolitical situation.

While there is no current evidence pointing towards foreign state involvement, Zaryn was explicit about the ongoing attempts to destabilize Poland, often implicating Russia and Belarus. "The geopolitical situation demands that we analyze this matter very carefully and determine who may be behind these incidents," Zaryn stated. The ABW counter-intelligence agency is spearheading the investigation, examining the possibility of sabotage and espionage targeting Poland's railway system.

The situation remains tense as the ABW has arrested 16 suspects, mostly foreigners, on suspicion of espionage activities for Russia. Though the incidents did not pose immediate public safety threats or cause any injuries, they have raised alarming questions about Poland's information and transportation security, especially in the face of geopolitical tensions.

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