Russian arrested in Poland with thousands of photos on suspicion of espionage

A 55-year-old Russian man was arrested in Poland on suspicion of espionage after taking thousands of photos of transport facilities. A court has ordered him to remain in custody for three months. The police suspect he was acting for a foreign intelligence service, as the photos could threaten state security. The man was caught taking pictures near a railway crossing during a football match and attempted to flee when approached by officers. He was later found with professional camera equipment and data storage devices containing hundreds of thousands of files, including images of critical infrastructure. If convicted, he faces a minimum of five years in prison. Tensions between Russia and Poland have escalated recently, with Poland accusing Russia of espionage and sabotage.