Police officers from the Police Department of the Warsaw Targówek Police Station are conducting an intensive search for Robert Nogal, known more extensively under the pseudonym “Frog”. This 1 of the most recognizable road pirates in Poland was covered by a BOLO issued by the court to service six months in prison.
Who is “Frog”?
Robert Nogal is simply a figure well known to both Polish police and public opinion. Privately owned rental luxury cars, since 2014 he has become celebrated for organizing illegal, dangerous rallying in the streets of Warsaw and surrounding areas. During his “drives”, he repeatedly broke road rules, with a evidence feat of over 100 offenses in just 12 minutes. He was documenting the full thing utilizing a camera, and the recordings were posted on the Internet, frequently mocking his unsuccessful attempts to capture it by the police.
Escape to London and legal controversy
In 2022, "Frog" was detained in London in connection with driving, despite a judicial ban. This ban was based on a conviction that sentenced him to a year and a half in prison in 2020. However, a fewer days before his arrest in London, the Warsaw territory Court acquitted him of his rallying in Warsaw and close Kielce.
This judgement has caused large controversy. Zbigniew Ziobro, then lawyer General, publically announced that he would be brought to the ultimate Court. Eventually, in January 2023, the ultimate Court found the cassation unfounded, which was met with criticism from the public.
Why is Frog now wanted?
Currently Robert Nogal is wanted in connection with the violation of Article 244 of the Criminal Code, which speaks of not complying with the criminal measures ordered by the court. The territory Court for Warsaw Prague North passed a conviction punishing him for six months in prison, but “Frog” is absolved from serving that sentence.
Police have released an APB and are calling on the public to aid find the wanted one. Any individual who has information about the whereabouts of Robert Nogal is asked to contact the officers at 47 723 81 71 or 47 723 87 50. Information can besides be sent by email to kp-tratowek.spywani@ksp.policja.gov.pl. The police guarantee the anonymity of informants.
Controversy around the Frog
Robert Nogal remained out of the scope of justice for many years. His rallies, documented and published on the Internet, outraged both average citizens and authorities. The incomprehensible acquittal on rallying in Warsaw and Kielce in 2022 caused even greater frustration, and the communicative of “Frog” became a symbol of the impunity of road pirates.
Although many years have passed since his first exploits on the road, the police have inactive failed to completely disable him. The last arrest in London and the conviction for six months in prison may be a step towards ending this long-term fight against 1 of the most dangerous road pirates in Poland.
What's next?
The communicative of Robert Nogal, nicknamed “Frog”, continues to arouse emotion and is closely followed by the media and public opinion. On the 1 hand, it shows a gap in the legal strategy and enforcement of judicial sentences, on the another hand, a determined fight by the police for justice.
Will the “Frog” be successful in bringing justice to justice, and will it end its shameful “drivers”? These questions will be answered in the close future.
Police call for help
Anyone with information about Robert Nogal's whereabouts should study to the officers. This information may be crucial in stopping 1 of the most wanted road pirates in Poland. The informants' anonymity is guaranteed.
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Police are looking for “Frog”: The most celebrated Polish road pirate again on target
