The action, despite a court order, was criticized by the Czech prime minister as excessive. The raid consisted of nearly a dozen masked police officers who were carrying assault rifles, according to local reports.

In a statement, Czech TV said, "Czech Television demands a thorough investigation into the attack on the independence of a public television service and that those behind this unprecedented action take responsibility."

The raid was unsuccessful in recovering the materials in question, which had led to a 2007 dismissal of the head of military intelligence.