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In Augustów, police and the National Revenue Administration discovered more than 130 kilograms of illegal tobacco and machines for cigarette production. Two suspects were arrested and now face court proceedings while the authorities continue their investigations into the structures of the black market.

In Augustów, criminal investigators arrested a man after discovering 108 grams of marijuana in his flat. The seized amount is considered more than minor. A court will now determine which criminal consequences the suspect will face.

At the Młodzieżowy Ośrodek Wychowawczy in Augustów, a police officer spoke with youths as part of the "Narkotyki i dopalacze zabijają" campaign about the dangers of drugs and synthetic substances. Open dialogue, real case examples and practical strategies are intended to help prevent risky decisions at an early stage.

At the Augustowskie Centrum Edukacyjne, police officers spoke with young people about the deadly risks of drugs and so‑called “dopalacze”. The focus was on concrete dangers, legal consequences and support services – and on how adolescents can protect themselves and others in time.

Officers in the Augustów district took part in the nationwide “Alcohol and Drugs” campaign. At numerous checkpoints they tested drivers for alcohol and substances with similar effects in order to improve road safety throughout the region.

In Augustów, a police officer met students of the Zesół Szkół Technicznych to warn them about the dangers of drugs and designer drugs. The focus was on the criminal responsibility of minors, the health risks of synthetic substances and the importance of prevention and civil courage in everyday life.

In Augustów, police stopped a 20-year-old who was carrying more than seven grams of narcotics. The man was arrested and placed in custody. Investigators are examining the origin and purpose of the drugs, while he faces a prison sentence of up to eight years.

In Augustów, police officers stopped a 24-year-old resident who was allegedly carrying amphetamine. The substance was secured and initially tested with a rapid drug test. Investigations into the origin and background of the case are ongoing, and the competent court will decide on the further consequences.

In Augustów, criminal police have arrested two 17-year-old men suspected of supplying narcotic drugs and, in one case, also possessing them. A court ordered pre-trial detention to prevent further offences and increase pressure on the youth drug scene.

In Augustów, criminal investigators arrested a 24-year-old in whose flat they found more than 26 grams of marijuana plant material and several cannabis plants. The seized drugs are now being analysed in the laboratory while the public prosecutor’s office decides on the next steps in the proceedings.

In Poland, a 38-year-old man must answer in court because he allegedly kept a found smartphone worth around 1,000 zloty and also carried psychotropic substances. Investigators accuse him of both a property offence and a drug-related crime, for which a prison sentence of up to three years is possible.

In Augustów, criminal investigators arrested a 29-year-old woman after seizing nearly 35 grams of amphetamine in her flat. Officers are examining whether the drugs were meant solely for personal use or indicate possible dealing and point to the legal consequences of drug possession.