Marek Szpak (Marek Szpak) — a Polish national who is the subject of a European arrest warrant in connection with a case involving an organised armed group. The official record lists a combination of violent offences and the possession of a significant quantity of drugs; the sentence is stated as eight years’ imprisonment. [1][2]
Brief profile
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name in sources | Marek Szpak |
| Date of birth | 19.01.1954 |
| Jurisdiction and international links | Poland; possible links to Germany |
| Procedural status | He is wanted by the Polish authorities; the record states a sentence of 8 years’ imprisonment |
What is included in the published account
The wanted notice lists robbery, extortion, unlawful deprivation of liberty, the unauthorised trafficking of weapons or ammunition, and a drug-related offence. However, the brief report does not specify the type of drug, its weight, or the individual roles played in each offence. [1][2]
Therefore, characterising Szpak as the leader of an international drug cartel would go beyond the scope of the available data. The confirmed scope is more accurately described as follows: a convicted and wanted participant in a case involving an organised armed group with a drug-related element. [1][2]
Polish and European records
‘Europe’s Most Wanted’ refers directly to the Polish national police database. This comparison helps to distinguish this Marek Szpak from others with the same surname. The European wanted notice was updated in May 2026 and is accompanied by his photograph. [1][2]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 12.05.2026 | Publication of the European arrest warrant. |
| 21.05.2026 | Update to the notice. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The stage of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and suspicions do not constitute a conviction.
