Kosovo Customs has seized 43 firearms and dozens of ammunition magazines after detecting a weapons shipment inside a foreign-registered VW Caddy during a routine inspection and scanning operation.
According to Kosovo Customs, the discovery was made using advanced scanning equipment and thanks to the professionalism of its officers.
The seized weapons included 42 AK-47 automatic rifles, commonly known as Kalashnikovs, one Walther rifle of 12 mm calibre, and 41 magazines designed for AK-47 firearms.
Following the identification of the shipment, Kosovo Customs said the case was handled in close cooperation with the Kosovo Police and the relevant justice institutions, in accordance with applicable legal procedures.
The institution also expressed gratitude to the United States and the US Embassy in Kosovo for their continued support in strengthening its technological and operational capabilities. Customs said the scanning equipment provided through this assistance played a significant role in detecting the weapons.
Kosovo Customs stressed that it would continue its efforts to combat smuggling, arms and drug trafficking, and other forms of illegal activity, with the aim of safeguarding public security and protecting citizens.
