Ukrainian National Detained in Tarnów and Deported on Security Grounds

Border Guard officers in Tarnów detained a 30-year-old Ukrainian on 25 November, one day after he was released from a local prison where he had served sentences for drug offences and robbery. Having no legal basis to remain in Poland and deemed a threat to public order, the man was issued a deportation order and a 10-year Schengen re-entry ban. He was escorted to the Medyka crossing and transferred out of Polish territory on 26 November.

The swift action illustrates the broadened powers granted to the Border Guard and police under the June 2025 amendments to the Foreigners Act, which allow parallel inspections and expedited removal for individuals considered security risks.



For corporate security teams the case is a reminder that foreigners with criminal records can expect zero tolerance and rapid deportation. Mobility managers should ensure background-check protocols comply with Polish data-protection rules and that any post-termination residence-permit cancellations are processed promptly to avoid liability.

Community groups caution that legitimate residents must receive clear guidance on appeal rights, but authorities argue that decisive removals deter organised crime and protect public safety.