Incident reports

19 August 2026, Morning (05:01 - 11:00)
Drenovo, North Macedonia
A 60 mm mortar shell, damaged by corrosion and without a fuze, was found in a vineyard by a 37-year-old man during agricultural work. The explosive was safely removed.
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18 August 2026, Afternoon (11:01 - 17:00)
Tetovo, North Macedonia
A total of 169 rounds of 9x19 mm ammunition were found and seized during a search of a jewellery store owned by a 61-year-old man. The perpetrator was arrested and will be charged.
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17 August 2026, Morning (05:01 - 11:00)
Suvodol, North Macedonia
An artillery grenade cal. 125mm from World War I was found in a mine. The explosive device was safely removed.
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13 August 2026, Night (23:01 - 5:00)
Nižepole, North Macedonia
Three men, aged 33, 48 and 53, were found carrying firearms in a strictly protected area of a National Park. They were arrested, and their firearms were seized. The perpetrators will be charged.
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11 August 2026, Time unknown
Berovo, North Macedonia
A hunting rifle, “Baikal,” cal. 16mm hunting ammunition, bullets, and various pyrotechnic devices were found and seized during a search of an auxiliary building owned by a 39-year-old man. The ...
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11 August 2026, Night (23:01 - 5:00)
Udovo, North Macedonia
A hunting rifle “Beretta,” illegally possessed, was found and seized during a search of the home of a 37-year-old man. The perpetrator was arrested and will be charged.
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11 August 2026, Afternoon (11:01 - 17:00)
Batinci, North Macedonia
A revolver and ammunition were found and seized during a search of a 34-year-old man. The perpetrator was arrested and will be charged.
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10 August 2026, Evening (17:01 - 23:00)
Ohrid, North Macedonia
An explosive device was found in the waters of Lake Ohrid near a hotel. The Directorate for Protection and Rescue was notified to remove the device.
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6 August 2026, Evening (17:01 - 23:00)
Strezovtse, North Macedonia
A hunting rifle and two air rifles were found and seized during a search of the home of a 77-year-old man. The perpetrator was arrested and will be charged.
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6 August 2026, Evening (17:01 - 23:00)
Vishni, North Macedonia
During the search of a vehicle occupied by four persons, aged 31, 35, 49 and 58, two pistols were found and seized. One of the pistols was legally owned by the 58-year-old man, while the other was ...
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4 August 2026, Evening (17:01 - 23:00)
Petrovec, North Macedonia
Two hunting patrones were found and seized in the baggage of an 48-year-old man during border control at the airport. The perpetrator was arrested and charged.
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1 August 2026, Morning (05:01 - 11:00)
Kondovo, North Macedonia
A revolver and a hunting rifle were found and seized during the search of the home of a 35-year-old man. The perpetrator was arrested and will be charged.
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