It is being reported that the Polish authorities have responded to a press request by confirming that they have 275 sanctions investigations...

Polish authorities have charged an individual after attempting to import an inflatable vessel into Poland from Belarus.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation in Poland targeting a company suspected of circumventing Russian sanctions by falsely declaring the origin of birch wood imports. Authorities are examining whether timber claimed to be from Kazakhstan actually originated from Russia, potentially involving customs fraud, VAT violations, and sanctions breaches spanning from October 2023 to April 2025.

It is being reported that Polish authorities have arrested and charged a German national with exporting dual-use technology to Russia in breach of EU sanctions.

Polish prosecutors have registered nearly 2,500 sanctions cases as of mid-2026, with 85% targeting Belarus and at least 91 criminal proceedings specifically focused on wood-processing products.

Poland’s National Tax Administration has fined a company based in Małopolska and run by Belarusian citizens PLN 20,000,000 – or approximately €4,726,000.

Poland's National Tax Administration has imposed a substantial fine of PLN 20 million on an entrepreneur for violating EU sanctions against Russia. The case involves the export of high-value vehicles to Russia during a six-month period in 2023, representing a significant breach of luxury goods export prohibitions.

Polish authorities have uncovered a sophisticated smuggling operation involving sanctioned goods being exported to Belarus through falsified documentation and customs corruption.

Poland's Agency for Internal Security has charged two individuals with illegally exporting dual-use goods to Russia through Turkey, violating EU sanctions. The suspects allegedly purchased CNC machine tools and thermal chambers in Germany, routing them through Poland before attempting shipment to Russia via Turkey. Both individuals face potential sentences of at least three years and asset confiscation.

Poland's Central Bureau of Investigation of the Police has issued a press release relating to the arrest of 20 people for alleged involvement in a scheme to export of approximately...

Poland's National Tax Administration has issued a press release, announcing the seizure of 5 tons of aviation tyres.

Poland's Internal Security Agency has issued a press release announcing that six individuals have been charged on suspicion of exporting machinery for the manufacture of drones to Russia, via Belarus, in breach of the EU's sanctions.

The government of Poland has issued a press release detailing its efforts to date on the enforcement of the EU’s sanctions against Russia and Belarus.

With grateful thanks to the Ministry of Finance and the Economy in Poland for the provision of the information, this blog can provide an up-to-date summary of the scale of financial penalties imposed by the Polish authorities in relation to Russian and Belarusian sanctions violations.

Poland's Customs and Tax Service has conducted raids and arrested five individuals suspected of importing Russian and Belarusian birch plywood under falsified papers to make it appear...

Poland's National Tax Administration yesterday issued a press release detailing raids and arrests in three provinces.

Not long ago, we published an update on the EU's efforts to terminate the application of the Energy Charter Treaty between EU Member States and force Hungary to align with the EU's position.

The Polish government has proposed amendments to the Care and Protection of Monuments Act, hoping to safeguard cultural heritage...

Understanding dual-use items trade restrictions is absolutely essential for companies today. Due to the comprehensive development of new technologies and the complex geopolitical situation in recent years, the importance of products that can be used for both civilian and military purposes-so-called dual-use items-is increasing.

As a part of Polish set of legislation regarding sanctions on Russia - there are two legal acts that are introducing restriction on coal trading within Poland (and the European Union).