On Monday, February 16, a joint patrol of the Railway Protection Service, Police, and Territorial Defense Forces detained a Moldovan national at the train station in Puławy, Poland. The individual activated the handbrake on one of the freight cars, causing a freight train carrying diesel from Szczecin Port to Dorohusk to come to a halt. Authorities promptly intervened to address the situation and secure the train.

The 25-year-old became a suspect in a potential sabotage case and had requested a ride towards Ukraine, which raised flags regarding his intentions. When officials searched him, they found a bag containing multiple mobile phones, electronic equipment, SIM cards, a power bank, and documents written in Russian. This discovery has led to increased scrutiny, and Polish authorities have alerted various intelligence and security agencies, including the Internal Security Agency and the Central Bureau of Investigation, to further investigate the matter.

Minister Marcin Kierwiński held a press conference where he confirmed that the situation is being treated seriously due to the implications of foreign involvement potentially linked to Russian services. The authorities are analyzing the evidence found with the detained individual, as the case could signify broader national security concerns amid ongoing tensions in the region, particularly with the proximity to conflict zones like Ukraine.