Poland expels 15 Russians and Belarusians who tried to take part in Karate World Championships
The 11 Belarusian citizens and four Russians had entered Poland on tourist visas.
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The 11 Belarusian citizens and four Russians had entered Poland on tourist visas.
Nine people have been arrested - eight Ukrainians and one Belarusian - who operated from currency exchange offices.
However, Poland has so far said that there is no confirmation of an object crossing the border.
The incident has likewise been condemned by France, Belgium and the EU, as well as Israel's own foreign minister.
Kraków, which received 8.7 million overnight tourists last year, had appealed for a change to the law.
Critics said the law could have exposed volunteers helping migrants to up to three years in prison.
The two countries have been seeking reconciliation over difficult historical issues.
Poland recently granted permission for Ukraine to conduct a search for the victims.