Polish Company Probed for Allegedly Selling Drone Parts to Iran

A Polish state-owned company is facing scrutiny for allegedly selling tractor parts that may have been repurposed for Iranian combat drones, which are reportedly used by Russia in its attacks on Ukraine and by Iran against Israel. Deputy Minister of State Assets Robert Kropiwnicki expressed grave concerns over the situation, labeling it "extremely damaging" for Poland's international reputation. He emphasized the contradiction of Poland supporting Ukraine while inadvertently supplying parts to its adversaries. The investigation, led by Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW), revealed that the Poznań-based company sold fuel pumps to Motorsazan Company, an Iranian motor manufacturer. Although these parts were intended for tractors, they ultimately found their way into Shahed 136 kamikaze drones, which Iran has supplied to Russia for its military operations in Ukraine. Minister of the Interior Tomasz Siemoniak condemned the situation as "absolutely outrageous." The ABW initiated its investigation in July 2022, and the implications of the case are severe, with potential penalties of up to 10 years in prison for those involved. The company in question, WSK Poznań, is owned by the Polish state's Industrial Development Agency. In a statement, the company confirmed that both the National Prosecutor's Office and the Internal Security Agency are actively investigating the export of its parts to Iran, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations.