Polish authorities detain three people in connection with illegal plywood shipment from Russia and Belarus

Polish customs and Fiscal Service officers have detained three people in connection with a birch plywood shipment suspected of violating sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) on imported wood products from Belarus and Russia. Poland’s Masovian National Fiscal Administration (KAS) is investigating the case following the inspection of a plywood warehouse in April. The suspects have been charged and placed in pre-trial detention for three months. The investigation is under the supervision of the District Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw. According to a KAS statement, officers have determined that a Polish company is importing ...