Warsaw: 18 people detained in connection with celebration of Independence Day

The police detained 18 people on Monday, of which 15 before the meeting began. According to the spokesman for the Warsaw Police Headquarters, Commissioner Sylwester Marczak, police officers as part of the security measures for Monday gatherings, IDed 93 people, and imposed 14 fines, including in connection with alcohol consumption, littering and disorder. In addition, 18 people were detained, of which 15 of them before the meetings began.

“We are talking here about activities carried out in the direction of preparation for bringing an event that threatens life or health,” Sylwester Marczak remarked. 

(PAP)