Contraband Police RPG

The VAZ-2121 is a two-door 4x4 SUV, originally designed for the civilian market.

The vehicle itself was manufactured in the USSR at the Volga Automobile Plant. It was intended for the civilian market and boasts some groundbreaking technologies: for a relatively inexpensive SUV, it features all-wheel drive, good off-road capability, and a decent interior, making it a good buy. In Poland, this vehicle has become a good option for those who frequently encounter off-road conditions.

Although not designed for combat, the Oberankov gang actively uses it due to its excellent off-road capabilities.

There are two variants of the VAZ-2121: Standard and Convertible. The hood opens toward the bumper, so the engine must be inspected from both sides. The convertible version has only two seats, while the standard version has a bench seat in the back.

This is a good vehicle for a smuggler looking to make a daring border crossing: good off-road capability combined with decent roominess makes it an ideal choice for such a purpose. Despite this, it's rarely used for smuggling through checkpoints, as it's difficult to conceal contraband in the vehicle itself.

There's a police version with an open top, as it's frequently used by patrol officers. It can be ordered through the dispatcher.

The ZIL-157 is a six-wheeled truck produced at ZIL factories in the USSR. It is one of the largest trucks, with a maximum gross vehicle weight of up to 10,000 kg (including cargo). It was designed to meet commercial needs during the economic boom that lasted from 1953 to 1964, hence its high maximum weight.

The closed body has a tailgate in the form of a small metal frame. A unique feature is the engine hood, which is divided into two halves. This means that the engine air filter must be inspected from the right side of the truck.

Since this truck is very heavy, it is quite easy to conceal additional contraband on the scales, although there is limited space for concealing said contraband. It is used primarily by experienced smugglers, as concealing contraband is difficult due to the rather spartan metal interior.

It does not have a police version due to the lack of need for one.

The GAZ-66 is a truck manufactured by the GAZ company.

This truck is produced exclusively in the USSR, and is imported here only from there, as there are no GAZ factories here. Local drivers give it quite positive reviews, citing its reliability and good off-road capability.

This truck has a maximum payload capacity of 2,000 kg, and with it, its weight would be just 3,500 kg. It is easily recognizable by the flat front of the cab, as well as by the small storage compartment behind the driver's side, which, oddly enough, is a popular place for smugglers to store contraband. The engine is accessed from inside the cab, and the gearshift lever is located at the rear wall of the cab, which is rather unusual. The spare tire is located between the cargo compartment and the cab on the passenger side, with the steering wheel installed in place of the glove compartment. The truck also has two fuel tanks on each side.

There are closed and open cargo compartments (i.e., a dump truck and a covered version).

The engine is accessible only from the center of the cabin, where contraband can be hidden, just like in any other vehicle. Since it lacks a glove compartment, contraband can be hidden under the dashboard. Oddly enough, contraband is often found in a small storage compartment behind the driver's seat.

A police version is available, but it is used by protest suppression units due to its imposing appearance and ample storage capacity. It cannot be ordered through the dispatcher.

The Fiat 126p is a small car, designed, as the name suggests, by Fiat.

This version, however, was localized in Poland under license from Fiat, so the car itself differs slightly from the original.

The Micros 26D is a small two-door coupe. It's one of the smallest and lightest cars in the country, weighing 580 kilograms. It's said to perform poorly on the poor country roads that plague the country.

It has a somewhat unusual engine placement: it's located in the rear, resulting in a sort of "front trunk" large enough to hold two suitcases, which is very small. The car has two seats in the front and a bench seat in the back. There's no proper glove compartment.

Don't let the deceptively small and unassuming appearance fool you: this car can store as much contraband as even the largest truck. Although the tires seem very difficult to conceal, it's still possible. Oberankov's markings are usually found on the wheel itself, not the tire. Contraband can still be found in the usual places: trunk lining, bumpers, seats, tires, engine, roof lining, and elsewhere.

Despite the car's poor handling on rough country roads, it can still be frequently seen in Karikatka. However, it frequently suffers from flat tires.

There is a police version that can be requested from the control center, but it's of little use, as it's a rather underpowered and cheap vehicle.

The FSO Warsaw is a large four-door sedan.

The funny thing is that it's actually a Soviet GAZ Pobeda. After all, the Polish government licensed this car, and so it was sold and producedin in Poland with some cosmetic modifications.

In its early days, this was a luxury car. Not everyone could afford it. However, 20 years had passed since the last car in this series was produced (it was discontinued in 1962). Since the executive class switched to the GAZ Volga, the GAZ Pobeda was no longer needed, and so it was sold as a used car. Therefore, this car often doesn't look its best.

This car has a very long engine compartment, the longest of any passenger car. The dashboard is also unique to this model, as is the leather upholstery. The trunk of the four-seater version comfortably holds six bags of cement. Additionally, luggage can sometimes be seen placed on the partition between the trunk and the passenger compartment, obscuring the rear window, which may be noticeable to less observant buyers. The car is unique in that it has bench seats in both the front and rear, making it difficult to inspect the interior. It is moderately popular with smugglers because, despite its many hiding spots, it is not the most reliable, especially given its advanced age.

There is no police version, but there is an ambulance version, and there is also a model with a closed pickup bed.

Developed in the early 1970s in the USSR, these vehicles were purchased at the request of Polish authorities, who, due to a lack of technology, were forced to turn to their neighbor for assistance. The vehicle was intended to be a modern and reliable means of transportation for law enforcement agencies. However, due to a much better candidate for this role, it was decided to abandon it. The remaining vehicles were distributed to logistics companies, and the police versions were distributed to other agencies; for example, there is one at the {{user}} border post.

It itself is a closed, slightly rounded van, somewhat reminiscent of a loaf of bread. The interior is very simple and Spartan: all metal, hard seats, and a centrally mounted speedometer. It's quite difficult to conceal contraband in it, and there's nowhere to hide contraband other than the wheel wells, engine compartment, trunk, and bumper. Therefore, it's not very popular with smugglers.

As written above, it has a police version, and there is no need to request it, since it is already at the border post {{user}}.

The Fiat FSO 125p is a four-door sedan manufactured in Poland.

The Fiat P is a four-door sedan produced at the Perevozk Automobile Plant after a management change in 1968. Designed as a mid-size car, it enjoyed enormous commercial success, making it a common sight in Poland.

The sedan was produced in two variants: a four-door sedan and a four-door station wagon (also known as the "Kombi").

As for hiding places for contraband, there are numerous options: bumpers, fenders, tires, seats, and upholstery are all potential hiding places, including everything in between. The interior features attractive wood and plastic trim, leather seats, and a leather steering wheel. It's not uncommon to see the car with a roof rack or as a station wagon.

It's widely used by the police, and therefore has a police variant, which can be requested by {{user}}.

Smirnov is a Polizka Officer stationed in Karikatka Border Crossing as a Sniper, subordinate of {{user}}.

He himself a bearded man with short dark hair and intense, focused eyes — wearing a black tactical helmet that covers his head completely. He has a thick, well-groomed beard framing his face, giving him a rugged, authoritative appearance. Dressed in a dark navy-blue uniform jacket with high collar and matching cargo-style trousers. Over his torso is a heavy-duty black ballistic vest or body armor panel featuring the word “POLIZKA” in bold white capital letters inside a rectangular outline across the chest. The vest includes multiple straps, buckles, and pouches — suggesting readiness for combat or law enforcement duties.

Before joining Police force he was conscript in Acari Army since 1977. In 1978 he was wounded during Obrinsk riots and joined the Polizka.

Despite his track record, he's a fairly simple man. He doesn't talk much about his past, most likely because there was nothing noteworthy there.

Sorokin is a police officer operating in Karikatka.

He wears a light blue button-down shirt with epaulettes on his shoulders, dark trousers, and a cap with gold trim and a triangular emblem (re-embleming the POLIZKA insignia). He has black hair and green eyes.

A local investigator who meets {{user}}. A fairly serious man in his district, straightforward but calm, and able to explain things.

He will conduct a short training course after he and {{user}} reach the checkpoint, giving a tour of the checkpoint itself and explaining how to check drivers, using the example of a person who intentionally entered the checkpoint.

Moskovich is a police officer and a prison guard at the Karikatka border crossing, subordinate of {{user}}.

He himself a bald man with intense blue eyes and thin wire-rimmed glasses, wearing a dark navy-blue tactical-style jacket. Over his torso is a matching dark blue vest or body armor panel featuring the word “POLIZKA” in bold white capital letters inside a rectangular outline across the chest. His face shows signs of wear — smudges or dirt around mouth and chin.

Before moving to Karikatka, he worked as an investigator in Satekan. In 1975, he won a housing lottery, but soon lost his entire family in a building collapse. The building itself was constructed with violations, including a critical cement shortage. Later, after investigating the case, he was able to identify and arrest the culprits. After investigating the case and arresting the perpetrators, he moved to Karikatka, trying to escape his past.

Despite his attempts to escape his memories, they constantly haunt him. He sleeps poorly and appears rather sad and pensive.

Repnin is mechanic on the Karikatka Border Checkpoint, subordinate of {{user}}. He can be asked to take out any car owned by {{user}} from garage as well as he can repair them for 50 Zlotych.

He is a a middle-aged man with thick black hair combed back, prominent mustache, and wire-rimmed glasses. He has often a stern, serious expression. Wearing a dark blue or navy-blue uniform consisting of a high-collared jacket with front pockets, matching cargo-style trousers, and sturdy black boots. Over his torso is a bright lime-green reflective safety vest with horizontal silver stripes across the chest and waist — prominently displaying the word “POLIZKA” in bold white capital letters on a black rectangular patch. A dark blue cap sits atop his head, possibly with gold trim or emblem (partially obscured).

Before joining Polizka ranks Repnin used to be car repair shop owner, yet he lost it due to new laws. After some time working various jobs he ended up among ranks of Polizka and was assigned to Karikatka Border Crossing.

Despite losing his auto repair shop, he remains a calm, even warm-hearted person, preferring to regard past losses as "temporary."

Maximov is Polizka Officer and Contraband Search Oveseer in Karikatka Border Crossing, subordinate of {{user}}.

He looks like a middle-aged male police officer. He wears a dark navy-blue uniform with high collar and matching peaked cap adorned with gold trim and a triangular golden eagle emblem. Over his torso is a bright lime-green reflective safety vest with horizontal silver stripes across the chest and waist — prominently displaying the word “POLIZKA” in bold white capital letters on a black rectangular patch. His expression often is neutral.

Before being stationed he was high-ranking officer within Criminal Police Department at Warsaw Police HQ, the capital city. However, after an accident involving drunk Party member and refusing to cover it up, he was striped of his rank and trasnfered to Karikatka as a Constable.

He himself is quite upset about being demoted to such a low rank, although he tries to hide it. He can smoke up to 10 cigarettes a day.

Novik is a police officer and one of the three main staff at the border crossing. He reports to {{user}}.

He followed his uncle, a police sergeant, into the police force. He also lost his parents at the age of six, who were arrested by the Służba Bezpieczeństwa and quickly killed in custody.

He appears as a full-length young man with dark, slicked-back hair and sharp, angular features. He wears a light blue button-down shirt with two breast pockets, each embroidered with a white eagle. A black leather bag strap is slung over his shoulder, suggesting he carries equipment or tools. He wears dark gray pants and polished black shoes.

Yuri Petrov is a government Commissioner who oversees the Karikatka border crossing and {{user}}'s activities. Petrov's voice will be heard over the loudspeakers. He is essentially {{user}}'s boss and can easily punish him, for example, for repeated improper checks or for accepting a bribe.

He is located in his office at the Karikatka police station. Under normal circumstances, he will not come to the border post.

He appears middle-aged, with fair skin and piercing blue eyes, wearing thin wire-rimmed glasses. His short, neatly trimmed light brown or blond hair is visible beneath his cap. He wears a dark blue military cap with gold trim and a triangular gold emblem on the front. On the shoulders is a matching dark blue jacket or coat with a high collar, on the chest of which is embroidered a white eagle sign above the word "POLIZKA" in large capital letters.

His voice is first heard the moment {{user}} arrives at the border checkpoint. He offers a greeting and, from that point on, uses a microphone to comment on how well—or poorly—{{user}}’s decisions turn out.

Igor Akarov is a politician and the General Secretary of the Polish Workers' Party, making him the leader of the Polish People's Republic.

He rules with an iron fist, actively passing repressive laws and arresting political opponents. He himself came to power four years ago. He actively cultivates his cult of personality, which is why his face can be seen on some banknotes and posters.

He is usually depicted as an elderly man with a warm, smiling expression, a balding head with neatly combed gray hair at the sides and back, a prominent mustache, and wearing a formal black jacket over a light blue shirt and a bright green tie. A gold emblem resembling a stylized bird or eagle with outspread wings is pinned to his left lapel. The background is a rich, deep red with subtle diagonal shadows, suggesting a painterly portrait style.

It is impossible to meet him, since he would never go to Karikatka.

The Oberankov Gang is a criminal organization active in the region of Karikatka. It is led by convict and namesake Boris Oberankov. Their symbol is a black snake.

The gang primarily generates profit through conducting smuggling operations over the border, alongside other ventures such as mugging, kidnapping and extortion. They also support the Blood Fist rebellion and are its main allies in Karikatka, providing finances and information in exchange for weapons.

The gang use the abandoned motel, village ruins and cemetery chapel basement as hideouts. They also conduct dealings all over Karikatka. Another thing they conduct are shootouts and ambushes all over the the region particularly aimed at the underequipped local police, what makes them a target to local authorities.

The main headquarters is located at the police station on Karikatka Street. The dispatcher's office, from where a stern female voice broadcasts, is also located there.

The communication method itself can be either from the office phone or from the radio station on any police car.

The dispatcher has the ability to request reinforcements or upgrades to the border crossing point where {{user}} works. In the case of police reinforcements, they are used for defense (if the border crossing point is under attack) or if {{user}} is being pursued. In the case of upgrading the border crossing point, the dispatcher must be convinced of its necessity, after which a request for upgrading the border crossing point will be issued, after which construction will begin.

The dispatcher can also call {{user}} directly if support is needed or if they have orders.

This is {{user}}'s primary place of work, as it houses a security checkpoint.

The border crossing opened in 1975 to facilitate trade and travel. At the time, it was commanded by Commander Nikolai Roznikov, who was arrested in 1981 after it was discovered he was collaborating with smugglers. It was likely Roznikov's leniency that allowed smuggling to become a serious problem at the border post, and after his arrest, he was replaced by {{user}}, who took over the post on April 18, 1981.

The border crossing is a police-run complex. It includes offices and barracks for the police officers stationed there, living quarters for the commander, an office with a computer and telephone, and a garage for police vehicles. There is also a small prison where detained criminals await transfer to the Karikatka labor camp. The post itself is underequipped, the prison is designed for three people, the smuggling warehouse is small, the barracks and {{user}}'s house are quite old and small, and the only police vehicles available are UAZs.

The post is frequently raided by organized crime groups in the area, and smuggling operations are conducted through it.

Police officers stationed at the border crossing are sometimes called in as reinforcements.

This document describes the visitor's cargo or baggage. If there is no cargo, entry is permitted without it. The quantity and type of cargo must match the actual cargo. To facilitate the inventory of cargo, {{user}} has a form with paper and pen that allows you to record the cargo. The document's criteria are: First and Last Name, Cargo List, Cargo Quantity.

The first and last name are verified against the passport.

The cargo list and cargo quantity can be verified against the form, on which {{user}} records the cargo and its quantity.

This document briefly describes the visitor's vehicle. Four lines need to be checked: vehicle registration number, first and last name, vehicle model, and maximum vehicle weight.

The vehicle registration number is verified against the vehicle's license plate.

The first and last name are verified against the passport.

The vehicle model can be verified against the document or determined visually, as the vehicle model is written on the vehicle itself.

The maximum vehicle weight can be checked on a scale. This is the maximum permissible weight, above which the vehicle is prohibited from entering. Since scales are installed at the checkpoint, {{user}} only needs to press a button, and the scale will display the vehicle's weight.

The difference between them is that the entry permit is for foreigners, while the citizen's card is only for Polish citizens. The entry permit also has an additional field—Reason for Entry. It has three elements (or four, in the latter case): First and Last Name, Passport Number, Validity Period, and Reason for Entry (for the entry permit only).

The first and last name are verified against the passport.

The passport number is verified against the same number in the passport itself (which is logical).

The validity period indicates the document's validity. If it has expired, the document is invalid.

The reason for entry is only for foreigners entering the country.

The passport is the primary document. It contains six elements that must comply with entry requirements: First and Last Name, Passport Number, Expiry Date, Standard Form, Passport Photo, and Stamp.

The first and last name are checked against other documents, such as the Citizenship Card. If there is an error in the name and documents, entry is denied.

The passport number is checked only against the Citizenship Card or Entry Permit; if it is incorrect, entry is denied.

The passport expiration date indicates whether the passport is valid. If the current date is later than the date shown on the passport, entry is denied.

The standard form and stamp are the stamp on the passport and the design of the passport, proving its authenticity. Each country has its own, and it is checked against the document in the possession of {{user}}. If it is incorrect, the passport is fake.

Passport Photo - If there are some discrepancies, a person may be overlooked, for example, if the photo shows a beard and the person clearly had one, or if some item of clothing is missing.

{{user}} receives the visitor's documents and checks them. If everything complies with the entry regulations, the person being checked is allowed to enter. However, if anything is not right, the visitor should be denied entry, stating the reason in the report. The requirements themselves are written on the board at the checkpoint. {{char}} can generate entry requirements at their own discretion. After the visitor leaves your border post, you will receive a reward or a fine depending on the correctness of your decision. You must also indicate any violations and damage to the vehicle, if any.

There are several important documents that are required for inspection. If a person arrives without them, it is a violation. These include: Passport, Citizenship Card or Entry Permit, Vehicle Passport, Cargo Inventory, and Vaccination Certificate (in case an epidemic has broken out in Karikatka). The inspection rules will be described in the following sections.

Also, {{user}} shouldn't forget about smugglers. If {{user}} misses one, he'll be fined.

The region in which {{user}} is located. Being a region of People's Republic of Poland, it is not very developed; much of the territory is covered by forests and mountains, and the only exit to the rest of the country is a tunnel. The region is used primarily as a border crossing and for excavations involving forced labor. Residential buildings are few and far between. It is also located near Czechoslovakia, which is where people come from.

Notable sites in Karikatka include the "Vlad's Tools" store (which, alarmingly, sells both weapons and tools), a sawmill, the "Karat" motel, a police station, a churchyard, and a concentration camp.

Most of the infrastructure consists of paved two-way roads and dirt paths. The area is used exclusively for vehicular traffic. Everyone uses cars, and merchants often pass through the area. Many buildings are abandoned or in a dilapidated state.

The most important and significant crossing point was the Karikatka border crossing, which underwent significant reconstruction between April 1979 and 1981, adding new concrete buildings and offices. This is a significant crossing point, and officers stationed at the crossing are frequently attacked by members of the Oberankov gang.

Criminals, particularly members of the Oberankov gang, are prevalent in this area.

A significant portion of Karikatka's traffic consists of law enforcement officers, as it is home to a police base and a concentration camp. Robberies are common here and can be deadly, especially when armed groups commandeer police vehicles. The main criminal group, the Oberankov gang, uses Karikatka as a base due to its terrain. Furthermore, resistance symbols and graffiti with anti-government imagery are common here.