The suspect, who had been hiding in Bosnia and Herzegovina, was deported to Poland and taken into custody following a court decision, Tusk announced.
"The Russian national, accused of organizing acts of sabotage targeting Poland, the U.S., and other allies, has been deported to Poland and arrested," Tusk wrote on the X social media platform.
He added: "Great work by the Internal Security Agency (ABW) and the prosecution. Russia’s hostile activities have been confirmed."
Poland continues its investigation, with authorities warning that Russian sabotage efforts remain an ongoing threat to European security.
Tomasz Siemoniak, Poland’s interior minister, praised security services for their efforts, calling it a "major blow to Russia’s sabotage network in Europe."
He added that the suspect was arrested on Friday on charges of sabotage and subversion and will remain in custody for three months.
Polish prosecutors accuse the Russian national of coordinating arson attacks and sending incendiary devices via courier services.
The investigation, led by the National Public Prosecutor’s Office, is examining acts of sabotage against industrial sites and critical infrastructure, including airports, aircraft and vehicles.
Russian hybrid war against members of the European Union and other countries has, over the past months, included acts of sabotage directed against civilian targets.
Authorities say the arrest is linked to an ongoing probe into an international sabotage group operating in Poland and other countries.
Four other individuals have already been detained and charged, while international searches led to the suspect’s arrest in Bosnia and Herzegovina in late 2024.
The case comes amid growing concerns over Russia’s alleged involvement in attacks on Western logistics networks.
In mid-January, Tusk warned that Russia had planned acts of terror targeting global airlines, including in Poland.
Last summer, fires broke out at airports and warehouses in Germany, Britain and Poland. In one case, a transport company facility in Jabłonowo, near Warsaw, caught fire after a package — allegedly containing an incendiary device — was sent from Vilnius.
A day earlier, a cargo container at Leipzig Airport in Germany ignited before it was due to be loaded onto a courier company’s aircraft.
German authorities suspect sabotage, and the DPA news agency reported that the package containing the incendiary device originated from the Baltic states.
Two days later, another fire broke out at a transport hub in Birmingham, UK. British officials believe the incidents were part of a coordinated Russian terrorist campaign.
Polish Justice Minister Adam Bodnar commended the prosecution and security services for their cooperation in the case.
Meanwhile, Siemoniak extended special thanks to Bosnia’s Intelligence and Security Agency (OSA) and its director, Almir Džuvo, for their role in the suspect’s extradition.
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Source: IAR, PAP