Prime Minister appoints team to fight corruption and commercial crime

Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek has created an inter-ministerial team for fighting corruption and commercial crimes. The team will start its activity on Jan. 1, 2001 and will aim to coordinate and improve efficiency of police and prosecutors. "We may appoint task teams designated for special operations. It's sad that tax offices often fail to identify the source of income of people who wear expensive outfits and drive luxurious cars," said Interior Minister Marek Biernacki. "By comparing taxes with the net worth of individuals we'll be able to prosecute a person for tax evasion," he added. (Rzeczpospolita, A2) A.Z.