The President of UOKiK imposed fines on Abexil Bąbała and one of its partners for hindering a search conducted by UOKiK officials. The obstruction involved misleading UOKiK employees and delaying the handover of a work phone, potentially impeding the collection of evidence in a price-fixing investigation. The fines totaled 250,000 PLN, with 150,000 PLN imposed on Abexil Bąbała and 100,000 PLN on the partner. The search was related to suspicions of price collusion by Stihl with authorized dealers. The maximum fine for obstructing a search is 3% of turnover for companies and fifty times the average salary for individuals. UOKiK can only conduct searches with court approval, and timely cooperation from businesses is crucial for effective evidence collection. The ongoing investigation into Stihl's price-fixing practices highlights the importance of prompt and transparent cooperation with competition authorities.