Thanks to information provided by local residents, the Kosovo Police today carried out another successful operation in the northern part of the country, resulting in the discovery and seizure of a quantity of firearms and ammunition.
In a statement published on Facebook, the Kosovo Police announced that the North Mitrovica Regional Police Directorate had received information regarding suspicions that firearms and other illegal items were being stored at a location in the municipality of Zubin Potok.
Following receipt of the information, police units took immediate action and conducted a search of a barn in the village of Kleçkë, in the municipality of Zubin Potok. During the search, officers discovered and seized the following items:
- One hunting rifle;
- One semi-automatic hunting rifle;
- One automatic firearm;
- One double-barrel hunting shotgun;
- One TT pistol with an empty magazine;
- 33 rounds of ammunition for long-barrel firearms;
- One rifle scope case;
- Two empty magazines for long-barrel firearms.
Regarding the case, no arrests have been made so far.
All police actions have been reported to the State Prosecutor, who instructed the authorities to initiate a criminal case on suspicion of the offence of “unauthorised possession, control or ownership of weapons.”
The Kosovo Police expressed its gratitude to citizens for their cooperation and the trust they have demonstrated, encouraging them to continue providing information that contributes to maintaining public order and safety.
Any information concerning suspicious activities can be reported by calling the emergency number 192.
