A German citizen has been arrested while attempting to cross from Kosovo into Serbia through the Dheu i Bardhë border crossing, after 43 automatic rifles were discovered hidden inside his vehicle.
According to sources cited by KALLXO.com, the weapons were uncovered after border officials received advance intelligence from other units within the Kosovo Police regarding the suspicious vehicle.
The car was travelling out of Kosovo towards Serbia when border officers identified it and stopped the driver for further inspection.
Sources familiar with the investigation said the suspect had allegedly constructed a concealed, bunker-like compartment inside the vehicle, where the weapons were stored.
A subsequent search and scanning of the car led to the discovery and seizure of all 43 automatic rifles.
Police sources said investigators have yet to establish the suspect’s final destination.
Kosovo Police and Special Prosecution confirm arrest
The Kosovo Police and the Special Prosecution Office issued a joint statement confirming the arrest of a German citizen identified by the initials L.S.
According to the authorities, the arrest was carried out on the orders of the Special Prosecution by investigators from the Directorate for the Investigation of Organised Crime and Serious Crimes.
The suspect was initially stopped in the Gjilan region, after which his vehicle was taken for a more detailed inspection and scanning, resulting in the discovery of the weapons.
On the orders of the Special Prosecution, the suspect has been placed in police custody for 48 hours.
He is suspected of involvement in the criminal offences of participating in or organising an organised criminal group, as well as the unauthorised import, export, supply, transportation, production, exchange, brokerage or sale of weapons and explosive materials.
The Special Prosecution, working in coordination with the Kosovo Police and the Directorate for the Investigation of Organised Crime and Serious Crimes, said investigations are continuing to establish the full circumstances of the case.
Authorities are also working to determine the origin and intended destination of the seized weapons.
