Poland

A driver crashes into a store, flees, and is later caught by police. Then officers discover drugs in the car. Why this case now goes beyond a traffic accident.

In Augustów, a seemingly minor shoplifting incident ends in a drug-related case: after security staff call the police, officers search a 48-year-old man and find narcotics. He receives a fine for theft and faces additional court proceedings for drug possession, which may have serious long-term consequences.

Two drivers with lifetime bans were caught back behind the wheel — and one stop uncovered more than alcohol. Police in Augustów found signs of drug use and marijuana in a car. Tough penalties may follow.

A routine stop becomes a drug case in Augustów: a Volkswagen driver is suspected of being under the influence. Officers also find marijuana—serious penalties may follow.

An arrest in the city center: criminal police officers in Augustów detained a 42-year-old wanted by the justice system. The sentence is linked to a drug offense. He was taken into custody and transferred to a detention facility.

A brief police check in Augustów ends in a detention: a 39-year-old allegedly hid amphetamine in a small bag. Investigators cite more than 20 grams and a criminal case with serious consequences.

In Augustów, criminal investigators arrested a man suspected of storing amphetamine in his apartment. Officers seized more than 25 grams of a white powder which a drug test identified as amphetamine. The suspect faces a prison sentence of up to three years for possession of psychotropic substances, while police continue to investigate the wider context of the case.

An anti-drug campaign begins in Augustów’s cultural center: police speak with students about risks, peer pressure, and where to get help. Prevention focuses on clear facts and early support.

A routine check in Augustów turns into a criminal case: police discover narcotics on a 26-year-old. He now faces legal consequences.

A police operation in the Sztabin municipality ends with a detention. Officers stop a 32-year-old over suspected illegal cigarette production. The inspection also uncovers dried material preliminarily assessed as marijuana.

A police operation in Augustów escalates within minutes: a man allegedly had narcotics and swallowed them in panic. Officers took him to hospital and arrested him afterward. Now the case is headed to court.

Police officers in Augustów discovered and dismantled an illegal cannabis cultivation operation. Together with forces from Białystok, investigators processed the case. A 34-year-old resident faces allegations, while the court will decide how the matter continues.