Poland detains six people suspected of supplying Russia with materials for ammunition and weapons on behalf of Russian services

Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) detained six people, five Polish citizens and a Russian woman aged 25 to 52, suspected of membership in an organised crime group acting against Poland's interests on behalf of Russia. The special services coordinator Tomasz Siemoniak said on 5 November 2026 that the group illegally supplied Russia with large quantities of military-use materials for making ammunition and weapons. Four are in pre-trial detention on espionage charges; two are under non-custodial supervision.

Established by. Four suspects are held in pre-trial detention on espionage charges; two are under non-custodial supervision (special services coordinator Tomasz Siemoniak, via PAP and the Kyiv Independent). Siemoniak said the evidence indicates they acted on behalf of Russian special services. No court has ruled. The presumption of innocence applies.

Latest. Six detained, four held on espionage charges; announced on 5 November 2026.

Link to the war against Ukraine. According to Poland's special services coordinator, the materials were used to make ammunition and weapons, supporting the military potential of the Russian Federation in its war against Ukraine.