The facility, located near Poland’s border with Russia, is one of three such training centres in the country and currently hosts around 300 officers in training.
Polish health authorities say those affected showed symptoms consistent with salmonellosis, including diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever. An initial epidemiological investigation has ruled out contaminated water as the source.
According to Major Mirosława Aleksandrowicz, spokesperson for the Warmia-Masuria Border Guard unit, patients were transferred to hospitals in several nearby towns, including Giżycko, Bartoszyce, Pisz, Ostróda, Biskupiec and Elbląg.
Police have launched an investigation after a formal complaint was filed, citing endangerment to life or health. So far, no cases have been reported outside the Kętrzyn centre.
The Polish Border Guard said via social media that 150 people in total reported symptoms of food poisoning. The agency added that both the national Border Guard commander and the Minister of the Interior and Administration had been notified. None of the affected officers are in life-threatening condition.
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Source: IAR/PAP/X/@Straz_Graniczna