They wanted to see the border with Russia up close. They received fines for their curiosity.

During the weekend, a Belgian couple was caught near the Polish-Russian border after ignoring warning signs and entering the border road area. They expressed curiosity about the EU's external border and were fined 500 PLN each by border guards. Violating regulations regarding border access and photography can result in fines up to 500 PLN. Since the beginning of the year, 53 individuals have been apprehended for similar offenses in the Warmian-Masurian region.