European and US intelligence officials are investigating a suspected Russian plot to send incendiary devices through air cargo to North America. The investigation has gained traction following the arrest of four individuals since August 5, who are believed to have been involved in sending parcels containing explosives. Poland's National Prosecutor's Office is looking into potential foreign intelligence involvement in these sabotage activities, which have raised alarms about security threats [bd25ea48].
Poland's interior minister, Tomasz Siemoniak, has linked these incidents to established Russian sabotage patterns, suggesting a coordinated effort to disrupt security in the region. The DHL cargo hub in Leipzig, Germany, has been identified as a key point in this operation, prompting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement additional security measures for cargo shipments to the US [bd25ea48].
In a related incident, Germany narrowly avoided a plane crash in July due to an incendiary package, highlighting the urgency of addressing these threats. Furthermore, Poland has taken diplomatic actions by closing Russia's consulate in Poznan amid ongoing allegations of sabotage, reflecting the heightened tensions between Poland and Russia [bd25ea48].