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Mystery parcel fires were 'test runs' to target cargo flights to US, says Poland

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Polish prosecutors say parcel fires were dry runs aimed at sabotaging flights to US and Canada .

Four people have been arrested and authorities across Europe are investigating the incidents.

Western officials have linked the arson attacks to a campaign orchestrated by Russia 's GRU .

Russia denies being behind acts of sabotage, but it is suspected to have been behind attacks on warehouses and railway networks.

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