In brief
Poland has detained Jacek Dobrzynski for allegedly planning the assassination of Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kośniak‑Kamysz. Security services received credible intelligence about the plot, sparking a special meeting that dubbed the threat deadly serious. Dobrzynski was taken into custody in Lower Silesia after an email detailing the attack was forwarded to the State Protection Service. The Prime Minister thanked police for swift and decisive action that averted a potential lethal attack amid rising tensions across Europe.
Poland has arrested Jacek Dobrzynski, a Polish national suspected of planning the assassination of Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kośniak‑Kamysz.
Security services received credible intelligence about the plot and held a special meeting on Sunday, describing the threat as deadly serious.
Dobrzynski was taken into custody in Lower Silesia after an email detailing the potential attack was forwarded to the State Protection Service by the police.
Prime Minister Tusk thanked police for swift, decisive action that prevented a possible lethal attack.
Poland’s move comes amid heightened tensions across Europe as governments tighten security for top officials.
