At the entrance to Olsztyn on Sielska Street, police arrested a 37-year-old Polish citizen who was on the wanted list of the Dutch judiciary. The intervention took place on Monday, October 26, 2026, just a few dozen hours after the Olsztyn Provincial Police Headquarters received information about the issuance of a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) against the suspect. The man, who comes from the Ostróda County, was apprehended while driving a car that was blocked by officers, preventing him from fleeing further.

Grounds for Arrest

The arrest had an international character and was based on extradition procedures. Dutch law enforcement agencies applied for the issuance of the EAW, which triggered legal and operational procedures in Poland. Information about the warrant reached the Search and Identification Unit of the KWP in Olsztyn. Officers immediately began investigating the 37-year-old's location. According to available data, the man had been on Dutch territory until the second half of 2026, after which he returned to Poland. The detainee was aware that he was being sought, which influenced the dynamics of the operational actions conducted.

Context of the Criminal Case

The case concerns an incident from May 2026 in Rotterdam. As a result of a fire in a residential building, a 45-year-old Polish citizen died, and his body was found in the ruins of the structure. According to findings by Dutch investigators, the fire was deliberately set, resulting in the victim's death. The man arrested in Olsztyn is suspected of participating in this crime. In Poland, he did not appear in the register of persons convicted of crimes prior to his apprehension.

Further Proceedings

On Tuesday morning, October 27, 2026, the detainee was brought to the Olsztyn District Prosecutor's Office. During this procedure, he was charged by the law enforcement agencies. The decision regarding the suspect's further fate, including the issue of his transfer to the issuing country or preventive detention, falls under the competence of the Olsztyn Regional Court.

Decisions

  • European Arrest Warrant issued by the Dutch judiciary (the exact date of the EAW is not specified in the source; the information about its issuance was transmitted to the KWP in Olsztyn).
  • Order to present charges (October 27, 2026, Olsztyn District Prosecutor's Office).