Polish police arrested 17 suspects over alleged production and distribution of a significant quantity of drugs. Charges were brought against everyone detained, and 11 suspects were placed in temporary custody. Officers said their multi year work against drug related crime led to the arrests. Police reported preventing more than 50 kilograms of psychotropic substances and narcotic drugs from reaching the market. Investigators from units dealing with drug crime, together with officers from the investigation and detection department of the regional police headquarters, carried out the operation that resulted in the arrests. All 17 suspects heard charges. Eleven were ordered to remain in custody while the case proceeds.