On February 4, 2025, at around 4:30 p.m., the duty officer at the Municipal Police Headquarters in Jelenia Góra received a report from a resident of Karkonosze County who had unearthed an anti-tank mine from World War II while carrying out earthworks on his property. –
The area was secured until the bomb-disposal specialists from the military unit in Bolesławiec arrived by Jelenia Góra police officers, including the mine and bomb-disposal reconnaissance team from the Municipal Police Headquarters in Jelenia Góra – emphasizes Sub-Inspector Edyta Bagrowska, press officer of the Jelenia Góra Municipal Police Headquarters.
She adds:
Reminder!
Despite the passage of time, finds of this kind remain extremely dangerous. They must not be unearthed, moved or disarmed. Such irresponsible behavior may result in death or serious bodily injury. If unexploded ordnance is found, contact the nearest police unit as soon as possible. We appeal for caution and good judgment.