Łódź, Poland – A 33-year-old man now faces legal consequences after repeatedly tying up the 112 emergency line with demands regarding the examination of former Justice Minister zbigniew Ziobro, who is currently residing in Hungary after being granted asylum. The incident, which occurred in Łódź province, highlights the critical importance of maintaining clear emergency channels for genuine crises and prompted police intervention at the man’s residence when he refused to cease the disruptive calls and declined a resulting fine. The case underscores potential obstacles in locating Ziobro, as Polish authorities continue to pursue legal avenues for his return [[1]].
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- Police in Łódź, Poland, intervened with a 33-year-old man who repeatedly blocked the 112 emergency line.
- The man made repeated calls regarding the search for Zbigniew Ziobro and refused to end the conversations.
- He declined to accept a fine, and the case will now be referred to court.
“The prosecutor issued a warrant for the suspect’s arrest by mail to carry out procedural actions with his participation, which have not yet been carried out due to the suspect’s whereabouts being unknown,” the National Prosecutor’s Office stated.
The Warsaw Police Department has published the image and details of the former minister. The statement also included contact numbers for anyone who may have information about his location.
Man Repeatedly Called 911 Regarding Search for Former Polish Minister
Police noted that a dedicated phone number for information about Zbigniew Ziobro is only operational on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outside of these hours, all information should be reported to the emergency number 112.
A man in Łódź province decided to utilize the emergency line in a way that created significant problems for first responders.
According to Łódź police, the 33-year-old repeatedly called 112 and refused to disconnect despite requests from the operator. “The 33-year-old reported the need to take action regarding Zbigniew Ziobro, but after conveying his request, he refused to hang up despite being instructed to do so by the 112 operator,” officials said.
The operator explained to the caller that the 112 number is only for urgent situations threatening life or health and urged him to end the call. Police reported that the man continued the call, effectively blocking the emergency line.
The incident underscores the importance of keeping emergency lines open for genuine crises.
Due to the disruption of the emergency number, police went to the man’s residence. “Because in conversation with police, he stated that he would not stop his actions and would continue to call 112, officers decided to issue a fine,” police stated.
The man refused to accept the fine, so the case will be referred to court.
Police reiterated the proper use of the emergency number.
– The number 112 is used to report emergencies where health or life is at risk. Long-lasting or repeated blocking of the line can hinder or delay the acceptance of reports from people who really need urgent help – officials emphasized.
Zbigniew Ziobro has been in Hungary since December, where he was granted international asylum. The Prosecutor’s Office has announced further legal steps, including the possibility of requesting a European Arrest Warrant.
