Belarusian Tried To Cross Polish Border In Truck With Altered VIN Number

Reform.news Editorial Team · 10 February 2026, 16:00

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A Belarusian citizen was detained at the Polish-Belarusian border after attempting to leave Poland in a truck with a semi-trailer bearing an altered VIN number, the Polish Border Guard reported.

The 38-year-old driver was crossing the border at Kukuryki. Border guards inspected the truck and discovered that the VIN number of the Schmitz semi-trailer had been tampered with.

A pre-trial investigation has been launched. Case materials have been handed over to police in Terespol. The vehicle, valued at 100,000 zlotys ($28,200), has been seized.