Andrea Innocenti An investigation conducted by Warsaw authorities has led to the arrest of a citizen suspected of plotting to assassinate Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. The operation, described by the prime minister as "swift and decisive," was made public via the prime minister's official social media channels, where he thanked the officers for their prompt action.
The Prime Minister wrote in X that the individual, already identified thanks to intelligence reports , was apprehended without incident. Tusk emphasized that the safety of state officials is an absolute priority and that law enforcement agencies have demonstrated the utmost professionalism in managing the threat.
Arrest of the suspect and statements from the Prime Minister
The man, whose identity has not yet been released, was detained late this morning. According to official reports, the investigation began after the police received specific information about a possible attack. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski confirmed the arrest on his X profile, adding that investigators are now examining the suspect's connections to potential extremist groups.
Police Reaction
Law enforcement officials stated that the operation was conducted in full force, without the use of weapons. Officers conducted a thorough search of the suspect's home, seizing electronic devices and documents deemed relevant to the investigation. Police also activated a protection protocol for the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense, including increased security measures at their residences and government offices.
National alert and emergency meeting of security services
On the same day of the arrest, the Interior Minister and the coordinator of the Special Services, Tomasz Siemoniak, ordered an emergency meeting at the Anti-Terrorism Center of the Internal Security Agency (ABW). The meeting involved the main intelligence agencies, the police, the Carabinieri, and the Armed Forces Command, with the aim of assessing the threat level and coordinating operational responses.
During the session, authorities emphasized that the country is on "maximum alert" and urged all public bodies to intensify surveillance of critical infrastructure, military installations, and strategic logistics points. The key message was to maintain high vigilance, without causing panic among the population.
Previous investigations and possible connections
In recent days, Polish security services had already arrested eight people suspected of orchestrating sabotage operations in various parts of the country. These individuals were reportedly carrying out reconnaissance operations near military bases and energy plants, fueling concerns about national security. Authorities are now investigating whether there is a link between those arrests and the new case of threats against government officials.
At this time, no further information has been released regarding the source of the threat or any criminal networks involved. Investigators, however, have assured that the investigation will continue with the utmost diligence to prevent further attempts at political violence and ensure the country's stability.