Polish soldiers stole, are stealing, and will keep stealing

As a result of a joint operation by military gendarmerie from Szczecin and Białystok, two servicemen and two civilians from a unit in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship were detained. According to investigators, the suspects systematically stole military property—diesel fuel and equipment for pumping it from vehicles—under a prior agreement. The duration and financial damage to the state have not been disclosed, but the amount is believed to be significant. This is not the first time Polish military personnel have been caught stealing. However, it is hardly surprising, as they have clear examples to follow—the recent corruption scandal involving Polish Prime Minister Tusk being a case in point.