Construction workers digging through a driveway on private land in Poland made a disturbing discovery, leading to the arrest of a 52-year-old woman who is now under investigation.
The Discovery
The remains of 29 unborn babies were uncovered by shocked construction workers at a family residence in Poland. The workers were excavating through a driveway on private property when they found the remains, prompting a major emergency response.
Arrest and Charges
Police arrested a 52-year-old woman in connection with the discovery. According to Polish news agency PAP, the suspect is being investigated for desecration of a corpse and illegal disposal of hazardous waste. The charges could result in a prison sentence of between two and 12 years.
The prosecutor's office reported that "a significant amount of medical waste, mainly paraffin blocks and microscope slides" were also found on the premises, as per local media.
Police Investigation
The current owners of the five-acre site, who were in the middle of renovations, contacted police after the find. Authorities continue to excavate the area, with searches expected to continue until next week.
Polish media outlet Interia Wydarzenia stated: "According to a statement from the District Prosecutor's Office in Rzeszów, the first information about 'the discovery of significant amounts of medical waste on the premises of one of the properties in Lutory' was received by investigators on June 10."
The outlet added: "The discovered waste also included a human fetus and other remains that could have been human fetuses in the early stages of development or their fragments."
Medical specialists were dispatched to the scene and confirmed that the secured remains were those of human fetuses.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
