At Chopin Airport in Warsaw, there was an incidental that launched respective services liable for state security. Officers Stop A 23-year-old alleged "war refugee" from Ukraine, where illegal, specialized intelligence equipment was found, for jamming radio waves. The man spent hours in the airport waiting area trying to disorganize the operation of the flight control tower and its communication with aircraft. There could have been a terrible tragedy.
The Ukrainian was planning an assassination at Okęta Airport. The man stayed for a long time in the public area of the terminal, mostly in 1 of the airport cafes. His behaviour drew the attention of safety personnel who decided to notify the applicable services. After individual inspection, a specialized electronic device was revealed — a radio jammer that he smuggled into the airport under unclear circumstances.
According to the first findings, the equipment could work in bands utilized by communication and navigation systems, among others, which poses a peculiar threat in the conditions of the airport. Airports are classified as critical infrastructure and any effort to interfere with their operation is given priority.
The detainee Ukrainians at draft age could not in a convincing way explain the intent of their stay or possession of the device. During his explanations, he gave contradictory information about his position — erstwhile claiming to be a soldier, another time introducing himself as an entrepreneur. He besides declared that he was permanently surviving in Canada. This inconsistency further reinforced the suspicions of investigators.
The D.A. has charged a man with attempting to commit an act that could endanger the safety of air traffic. The court decided to place him under temporary detention for 1 month. This is intended to let a thorough examination of the equipment, its origin and any links to the equipment retained.
The investigation is conducted by the Warsaw-Ochota territory Attorney's Office. Due to the nature of the case, it is besides possible to affect peculiar services, including the interior safety Agency.
Experts point out that illegal jammers are increasingly available on the black marketplace and on the Internet, and their usage close strategical facilities could pose a real threat. Even short-term communications disruptions can have serious consequences for the safety of air operations.
The incidental has shown how crucial the vigilance of airport services and personnel in the critical infrastructure protection strategy plays. It besides shows how immense a mistake it was and inactive is the unreflective entry of thousands of Ukrainians into Poland who are a threat to the Polish state and nation.
Although the case of the Ukrainian from Okęcia is inactive pending, 1 thing seems certain – if there were an authentic tragedy, mainstream media would undoubtedly blame Russia, in no case Ukraine, which – let us remind – constantly depend on bringing our country into war.
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