Large Criminal Activity
Warsaw police arrest suspected international hitman in city center
A suspected Turkish contract killer wanted under an Interpol Red Notice has been arrested armed with a loaded pistol and 26 rounds of ammunition on a busy Warsaw street.
Polish police acting on international intelligence detained a 43‑year‑old Turkish national believed to be a professional hitman in central Warsaw. The suspect was apprehended in a crowded area while carrying a loaded pistol and 26 rounds of ammunition, highlighting the operational boldness of foreign organized crime in the city. The man was wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, which triggered a coordinated action with Europol and Polish authorities. The case has prompted concerns about the expanding footprint of cross‑border criminal networks in Poland and their potential links to local groups. Polish law‑enforcement officials say the investigation will now focus on identifying who ordered the suspect’s presence and what target was being planned in the country.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Date added
- 2026-03-23 00:34 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-23 00:34 UTC
- Connected threats
- Not provided