The Maritime Border Guard in Gdańsk has deported three Ukrainian citizens and one Moldovan after separate investigations concluded they posed threats to public order, according to a 25 September press release. The men, aged 21–31, were escorted out of Poland two days after administrative decisions became final. One Ukrainian had ignored a June departure order and was apprehended in Kołobrzeg during a routine residency check; prosecutors also charged him with narcotics offences. Another was convicted of theft and drink-driving, while the Moldovan deportee was implicated in an organised-crime ring responsible for cargo theft along the Baltic coast. Each individual received a Schengen-area entry ban ranging from five to eight years, reflecting the seriousness of their offences under Articles 302 and 304 of the Foreigners Act. Polish authorities emphasised that systematic post-Brexit carrier sanctions and data-sharing with Frontex have improved their ability to track absconders and enforce removals. For employers the case illustrates why thorough background checks and compliance monitoring are essential when hiring third-country nationals on temporary contracts in Poland’s maritime and construction sectors. Failure to do so can result in sudden staff shortages and reputational damage if workers are deported mid-assignment.
Source: Morski Oddział Straży Granicznej
