Expanded powers for Poland’s Border Guard: new direct enforcement tools in force

As of August 1st, the Polish Border Guard (Straż Graniczna) has gained new operational capabilities in the use of direct enforcement measures, following the entry into force of a regulation issued by the Minister of the Interior and Administration.

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07 august 2025   |   09:45   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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The revised ordinance broadens the scope of permissible equipment, granting officers the authority to use tools designed to disable or destroy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as to seize control over their flight operations. Additionally, the updated regulations introduce liquid-based incapacitating agents and expand the category of net-based restraining devices to include "other similar means of incapacitation."

According to Tadeusz Gruchalla, spokesperson for the Maritime Division of the Polish Border Guard (MOSG):

- The regulation aims to improve the effectiveness of repelling attempts to forcefully cross the state border amidst continued migratory pressure, as well as to enhance the safety of Border Guard officers in confrontations with aggressive individuals who fail to comply with lawful orders.

These changes mark a significant step in the modernization of the force’s tactical response, particularly in light of the increasing threat posed by UAVs used for surveillance or sabotage operations near strategic national infrastructure, including ports and coastal facilities.

- Expanding the list of direct enforcement tools will enhance the Border Guard’s ability to respond effectively to a wide range of incidents involving attempts to forcibly breach Poland’s state border, Gruchalla adds.

The ordinance aligns the Border Guard’s armament protocols with legislative changes introduced under the Act of July 26, 2024, which amends several laws to streamline the operational readiness of Poland’s Armed Forces, Police, and Border Guard in the event of national security threats. It also reflects updates to the Aviation Law, particularly regarding UAV regulations.

With the Polish coastline and maritime economy increasingly becoming a focus for hybrid threats, strengthening airspace and border security remains a critical priority for national defense policy.

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