Poland plans to deport 91 Ukrainian citizens after large-scale police operation

The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland is clarifying the circumstances of a large-scale operation by Polish law enforcement agencies, during which proceedings were initiated to deport 91 Ukrainian citizens.

Source: the embassy on Facebook, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Earlier, Poland reported a two-day nationwide operation in which 140 foreign nationals were detained during nearly 1,800 checks on the legality of residence. Among them were 91 Ukrainian citizens.

The Ukrainian embassy clarified that this does not mean immediate deportation from Poland, but rather the initiation of administrative proceedings that could last weeks or months. Citizens may appeal the decision or seek legal assistance.

"The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Poland is closely monitoring the situation. Work is underway with the Polish authorities – the Polish Police and the Polish Border Guard – to clarify the circumstances and ensure the rights of Ukrainian citizens," the embassy said.

Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, told European Pravda that border guards are not recording a large return of Ukrainian citizens from Poland following deportation decisions.

According to Demchenko, such decisions are the prerogative of each individual country, meaning it is not obliged to notify others, including the country whose citizens it plans to deport.

"If a Ukrainian citizen violates the legislation of a particular country, a decision may be taken to expel them from that country. This legislation covers both administrative offences and criminal offences," the spokesperson added.

Background:

• In February, Poland reported the joint dismantling of an organised criminal group with Germany, resulting in 23 arrests.
• In the same month, Poland's Internal Security Agency, together with the National Revenue Administration, prevented the smuggling of strategic equipment to Russia.
• It was also reported that Polish law enforcement agencies were preparing for a potential rise in crime after the war in Ukraine ended.

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