One suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft, but the stolen equipment has not yet been recovered.
Surveillance footage from "Pyrylandia," a radio communications company in Warsaw’s Wawer district, shows the theft of two sets of railway radio communication equipment on the night of May 31 to June 1.
This equipment is crucial for remotely activating the Radio-Stop system, which can halt trains in emergencies and enables remote communication and recording of train operators' conversations.
Last year, several signals similar to those used in the stolen equipment were detected in the West Pomerania region, accompanied by the Russian national anthem.
Jacek Dobrzyński, spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration, confirmed to Wirtualna Polska that the police and Internal Security Agency (ABW) are investigating the theft and its possible links to Russian and Belarusian intelligence services.
One suspect has been detained and is under a three-month arrest. While the suspect has confessed, the stolen equipment has not yet been recovered.
Maciej Korowaj, an expert from Defence24.pl, explained to Polskie Radio 24 that Russian and Belarusian intelligence services are developing diversionary assets by recruiting individuals who may not be aware they are working for these agencies.
These agents frequently use criminal networks or impersonate entities seeking fraudulent insurance payouts for arson.
Source: Wirtualna Polska/Polskie Radio 24
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