Key facts
- A 55-year-old Russian man was detained in Poland.
- He is suspected of acting for a foreign intelligence service.
- A court ordered him held for three months.
- He was found photographing railway infrastructure and key sites.
Polish police apprehended a 55-year-old Russian national on Friday, suspecting him of espionage. The man was observed photographing railway infrastructure near a football match in Swidnica. Authorities found thousands of images of critical sites and transport facilities on his devices. A court has ordered his detention for three months, as he is believed to have been acting on behalf of a foreign intelligence service. Poland has frequently raised concerns about Russian espionage activities on its territory.