In brief
Polish police arrested Jacek Dobrzynski, a resident of Lower Silesia, after the State Protection Service intercepted an e‑mail outlining a planned attack against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz. The interior ministry received credible intelligence and convened a special meeting, describing the threat as "deadly serious." Tusk praised the swift action, while security officials warned that the likelihood of the plot going off was high. This development follows rising tensions in Poland as the new government seeks to consolidate its power.
Polish police announced that Jacek Dobrzynski has been detained in the Lower Silesia region after an electronic mail detailing a potential attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz was forwarded to the State Protection Service.
The interior ministry said it had received credible information and convened a special meeting to assess the threat, which officials described as "deadly serious." The suspect, a Polish national, is believed to have planned an assassination attempt that could have endangered both leaders.
Tusk expressed gratitude for the "swift and decisive action," while the Special Services Coordinator warned that "the likelihood of the threats being carried out" was high. Security authorities emphasized the importance of protecting national leaders amid a period of heightened political tension.
This arrest follows recent incidents that have raised concerns about political violence in Poland, as the government seeks to strengthen its security measures and public confidence.
