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Ria Pathak

'You Will Be Dead': Polish MEP's Border Warning Raises Questions About Poland's Use of Force

Polish border guards operate under laws governing the use of firearms, including requirements concerning threats and proportionality. (Credit: Rafał Kozanecki from Pixabay)

Polish MEP Dominik Tarczyński has revived questions about the use of lethal force at Poland's border after warning prospective crossers, 'You will be dead. Shot dead.' His remarks have drawn attention to the country's hardline immigration stance and the limits of what officers are legally permitted to do.

Speaking on The Rubin Report in September 2026, the opposition politician linked his threat to attacks on Polish soldiers guarding the frontier with Belarus. His words have circulated widely, raising questions about whether they reflect official policy or simply political rhetoric.

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