The detention of soldiers who fired a informing shot at the border was a decision of the Military Gendarmerie," informed Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The head of the MON described the military detention as “overzealous” and announced that if a associate of the EGM exceeded his authority in this matter, he would be punished.
On detention of military servants in the Military Task Force The media's sub-zones have already reported yesterday. The event was to take place at the turn of March and April in the area of Dubicz Cerkiewne in Podlaskie Voivodeship. Guarding the east border of the country, soldiers of the 1st Warsaw Armored Brigade decided to usage weapons – they fired informing shots towards a forceful group of illegal migrants. They were then detained for their actions by the Military Gendarmery and were “exiled in handcuffs”. Initially, the case active 3 soldiers, then two. The Prosecutor's Office has accused them of being straight in danger of failure of life or of serious harm to their wellness and of exceeding their rights or failing to fulfil their duties. The military were suspended from duty.
Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish referred to these reports very quickly. The head of the MON wrote on social media last night: “The detention of soldiers who fired emergency shots against attacking migrants is unacceptable. The actions of the Military Gendarmerie against detainees will be made absolutely clear. Soldiers standing guarding the safety of the state must be certain that the legal procedures defend them. I will always stand on the side of honor of Polish soldiers.” Minister Jacek Siewara, head of the National safety Bureau, besides commented on the issue. “This is simply a shocking situation due to the deficiency of appropriate instrumentation of the Polish Army in terms of regulations,” said the head of BBN. On the X platform, Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote that he had received a study from the Minister of Defence concerning the detention of soldiers: “The conduct of the Prosecutor’s Office and the Military Gendarmerie towards our soldiers raises the legitimate concern and anger of people. I anticipate fast conclusions and organizational, legal and individual decisions," wrote Prime Minister Tusk.
A press conference was held at the Ministry of Defence on Thursday morning before noon. The head of the Ministry of Defence said more about the event involving Polish soldiers.
– Soldiers on the border carry out the mission on behalf of the Polish State. It is simply a difficult, responsible, incriminating and susceptible mission. We're always with soldiers and officers. We are with those who take action on the border – said Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish. – These activities are implemented in terms and on the basis of the law. That's always the primary rule. All soldiers, not only at the border, are obliged to comply with the law and do so well – the head of the MON powerfully emphasized.
Kosiniak-Kamysz admitted that the incidental in the church Dubich was immediately reported by the Chief of the Chief Military Gendarmerie. Commander WZZ Podlasie, Brig-Gen. Rafał Miernik, decided to transfer the movie material from the event to the Military Police. ZW decided to mention the case to the D.A. – explained the circumstances of the head of the Defence Ministry. He besides noted that the soldiers were not arrested, but detained. He admitted that the prosecution was obliged to conduct a fair investigation in this case and that its effects should be transparent.
– I firmly believe in our soldiers and this religion I will never lose – Kosiniak-Kamish declared. – Soldiers at the border can usage weapons, regulations are clearly defined, although I think they request change. During the last gathering of the safety Committee, we discussed the principles of the usage of arms as well as the creation of a strategy of legal assistance. I besides discussed this with Justice Minister Adam Bodnar. We plan to make a legal aid office for soldiers and officers," announced the head of the MON. The Deputy Prime Minister besides reported that immediately after the event the commander of the 1st Warsaw Brigade of Armoured Brig. Artur Kozłowski went to his soldiers with his lawyer and psychologist. Soldiers are kept informed of a possible lawyer's help.
The head of the MON critically referred to the intervention of the Military Gendarmerie and the method of military detention. – erstwhile it comes to just stopping, it is something that upsets me and the public. This is the decision of the Military Gendarmerie itself and those who make the arrests. They decide their own ways. No another representatives, neither the lawyer General nor another ministers are informed about this," he said. – I recommended after taking these actions, due to the fact that in my opinion it was overzealous in this case, that the committee appointed in the Military Gendarmery should explain this. If anyone has overstepped their powers, they will be punished and the consequences will be drawn. I anticipate immediate action from the Chief of the Chief Military Gendarmerie – he powerfully pointed out.
Today on this issue, Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar will be speaking with Deputy lawyer General for Military Affairs Tomasz Janeczek.
