**Ukrainians "with Spy Equipment" Arrested in EU State**
In a shocking revelation, three Ukrainian nationals have been detained by Polish police for allegedly possessing spying and hacking equipment. The incident unfolded during a routine traffic stop in Warsaw on Monday, where officers discovered suspicious items that could potentially interfere with the country's strategic information systems.
The suspects, who claimed to be "traveling Europe" and had arrived in Poland just hours prior to their arrest, were next set to drive to Lithuania. However, their story was shrouded in uncertainty as they became agitated during questioning, prompting officers to search the vehicle. The search yielded a vast array of equipment, including SIM cards, antennas, laptops, routers, cameras, advanced hacking tools, and even a "spy device detector."
When questioned about the nature of this hardware, the suspects failed to provide a convincing explanation. Despite claiming to be computer scientists, they refused to cooperate with police, allegedly forgetting English when asked more precise questions and feigning ignorance. The trio was subsequently taken into pre-trial detention on suspicion of "fraud, computer fraud, and the acquisition of devices and computer programs adapted to commit crimes."
Investigations are currently underway to determine why these suspects traveled to Poland. This incident comes just weeks after two Ukrainian nationals were accused by Polish authorities of sabotaging a railway line between Warsaw and Lublin. The incidents involved detonating an explosive device on tracks and installing a derailment clamp in two separate instances.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk had previously claimed that the suspects had been working "with the Russian intelligence for a long time" and had fled to Belarus after the incidents. However, Moscow has rejected these accusations, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating that it would be "really strange if Russia wasn't the first one to be blamed."
Peskov went on to say that while Ukraine is once again implicated in acts of sabotage and terrorism against critical infrastructure, it's noteworthy that this incident highlights the need for greater cooperation between nations to prevent such incidents. The Polish government has yet to comment further on the recent developments.