The Strumica Sector for Internal Affairs (SVR Strumica) filed a criminal complaint against A.A. (39) from Strumica on suspicion of committing the criminal offence of “unauthorized production and distribution of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors.” On 12 February 2026, during a check of a passenger vehicle, a Kia, driven by an individual, marijuana was found. The individual had purchased it from the suspect.
The Tetovo Sector for Internal Affairs (SVR Tetovo) filed a criminal complaint against Ž.K. (65) from the village of Brvenica, Tetovo region, on suspicion of committing the criminal offence of “causing general danger.” On 3 August 2026, the suspect set fire to waste material in the yard of his family home, but the fire spread to an adjacent agricultural plot.
The Tetovo Sector for Internal Affairs (SVR Tetovo) filed a criminal complaint against U.S. (35) from a village in the Tetovo region on suspicion of committing the criminal offence of “bodily injury.” On 11 August 2026, the suspect physically assaulted his wife in their family home.
The Berovo External Office for Criminal Affairs filed a criminal complaint against B.S. (36) from Berovo on suspicion of committing the criminal offence of “enabling the use of narcotic drugs.” In August 2025, at his home in Berovo, the suspect allowed a 20-year-old man from Berovo to use marijuana.
The Tetovo Sector for Internal Affairs (SVR Tetovo) filed a criminal complaint against M.S. (38) from Tetovo on suspicion of committing the criminal offence of “violence.” On 27 August 2026, following a previous argument in Tetovo, the suspect attacked A.A. and B.A. with a metal object.
On 13 October 2026, at 02:12, A.M. (42) from Skopje reported to the Skopje Sector for Internal Affairs that a passenger vehicle, a Beijing BJ, bearing Skopje registration plates, had been set on fire on Krste Asenov Street in Skopje. The vehicle belonged to the State Lottery of North Macedonia and had previously been driven by the reporting individual. The fire was extinguished by the Fire Protection Brigade. Measures are being taken to investigate and resolve the case.
On 12 October 2026, at various locations in Skopje, police officers from the Skopje Sector for Internal Affairs detained Z.A. (29), A.A. (24), D.P. (20) and a 17-year-old girl, all from Skopje, as well as B.B. (19) from the settlement of Ilinden, after marijuana and a white powdery substance were found in their possession and seized. Once the cases have been fully documented, appropriate reports will be filed against them.
On 12 October 2026, a report was filed with the Veles Sector for Internal Affairs stating that at approximately 09:00 on the Veles–Skopje motorway, near the Otovica–Veles toll station, a Peugeot passenger vehicle bearing Veles registration plates, driven by Z.J. (59) from Čaška, struck the safety barrier and overturned on the road. Following the accident, the driver, Z.J., was taken to the General Hospital in Veles, where he was diagnosed with serious bodily injuries. An inspection of the scene was carried out by a team from the Veles Sector for Internal Affairs.
On 12 October 2026, at 17:00, in the village of Monospitovo, Strumica region, police officers from the Strumica Sector for Internal Affairs detained M.N. (46), a resident of the same village, after a bag and a packet containing marijuana were found in his possession and seized. A public prosecutor was notified of the incident, and an appropriate report will be filed once the case has been documented.
On 12 October 2026, a report was filed with the Veles Sector for Internal Affairs stating that at approximately 21:20 on Gančo Hadži Panzov Street in Veles, O.E. (58) from Veles, while riding a Tomos APN moped bearing Veles registration plates, lost control and fell onto the road. He sustained serious bodily injuries in the fall, which were confirmed at the General Hospital in Veles. An inspection of the scene was carried out by a team from the Veles Sector for Internal Affairs.
The Debar External Office for Criminal Affairs filed a criminal complaint against E.K. (24) from Debar on suspicion of committing the criminal offence of “false reporting of a criminal offence,” under Article 366 of the Criminal Code. On 15 September 2026, E.K. reported to the Debar External Office for Criminal Affairs that someone had entered her house and stolen gold jewellery and other items worth approximately €3,000. Following official investigative measures and consultation with a public prosecutor, police officers established that E.K. had falsely reported a criminal offence.
On 12 October 2026, at 16:15, a report was filed with the Ropotovo Police Office stating that near the village of Crnilište, Dolneni Municipality, F.S. (48) from Crnilište fell while operating a tractor and sustained serious bodily injuries, which were confirmed at the General Hospital in Prilep.
The Vinica External Office for Criminal Affairs filed a criminal complaint against A.N. (26), M.J. (45), D.I. (34) and M.I. (48), all from Kočani, on suspicion of committing the criminal offence of “violence.” On 25 June 2026, in the area of the village of Pekljani, Vinica region, following a previous argument, the suspects physically assaulted N.N., D.P. and a minor, all from Kočani.
The Delčevo External Office for Criminal Affairs filed a criminal complaint against a 17-year-old and O.Š. (19) from Delčevo, V.A. (26) from Skopje, D.Č. (22), P.S. (20) and D.D. (20) from Delčevo, and M.D. (20) from the village of Razlovci, Delčevo region, on suspicion of committing the criminal offence of “violence.” On 5 August 2026, in front of a hospitality establishment in Delčevo, the suspects physically assaulted I.K. (24) from Pehčevo. During the assault, the first suspect inflicted a laceration on the victim using a glass object.
The Kriva Palanka External Office for Criminal Affairs filed a criminal complaint against I.M. (49) from Kriva Palanka on suspicion of committing the criminal offence of “failure to comply with a court decision.” On 16 September 2026, outside the family home of his unmarried partner, the suspect threatened her, thereby violating a court order prohibiting him from approaching within 100 metres of her residence.
The Gostivar External Office for Criminal Affairs filed a criminal complaint against H.R. (69) from Gostivar on suspicion of committing the criminal offence of “unauthorized manufacture, possession, brokering and trading in weapons and explosive materials.” On 6 October 2026, police officers searched the suspect’s home and auxiliary premises, where they found and seized an automatic rifle, two magazines and 180 rounds of ammunition.
The Department of Internal Control, Criminal Investigations and Professional Standards within the Ministry of Internal Affairs filed a criminal complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office for Organised Crime and Corruption (OJO GOKK), specifically its specialised department responsible for prosecuting criminal offences committed by persons exercising police powers and prison police officers, against A.Lj. on suspicion of committing the criminal offence of “abuse of official position and authority,” punishable under Article 353 of the Criminal Code.
The suspect, A.Lj., was employed as a shift supervisor at the Jažince Border Crossing Police Station, within the Northern Regional Border Affairs Centre. On 27 June 2026, he decided not to impose the prescribed fine of €100 in denar equivalent, failed to take the vehicle out of service and allowed the driver to continue using it on the road. Another police officer had previously established that the driver had committed a violation of the Law on Vehicles by driving a vehicle whose registration certificate had expired more than 30 days earlier.
The Department of Internal Control, Criminal Investigations and Professional Standards will submit a proposal to initiate disciplinary proceedings against A.Lj. and to remove him from his position through suspension until the disciplinary proceedings are completed.
During the past 24 hours, police officers at various locations across the country detained seven drivers for the criminal offence of “reckless driving,” under Article 297-a of the Criminal Code.
Five of them were driving without having passed a driving test: A.A. (18) from Skopje and a 17-year-old from the village of Saraj, Skopje region; M.R. (40) from the village of Raduša, Skopje region; I.B. (29) from the village of Strimnica, Tetovo region; and A.T. (31) from Kičevo.
L.M. (54) from the village of Ljubodrag, Kumanovo region, and M.N. (63) from Skopje were driving under the influence of alcohol. Once the cases have been fully documented, appropriate criminal complaints will be filed.
On 12 October 2026, at 23:25, in the Centar area of Skopje, police officers from the Skopje Sector for Internal Affairs detained D.K. (28) from the Skopje region, following an earlier report that he had physically assaulted his 28-year-old wife at approximately 20:00. An appropriate report will follow once the case has been fully documented.
On 13 October 2026, at 00:40, in the Gjorče Petrov area of Skopje, police officers detained G.J. (50) from Skopje because, at approximately 00:20, he had physically assaulted B.Đ. (33) from Skopje, who worked as a security guard at a casino. He then behaved aggressively towards police officers carrying out their official duties outside the establishment. An appropriate report will follow once the case has been fully documented.
On 13 October 2026, at 03:00, A.B. (36) reported to the Skopje Sector for Internal Affairs that at approximately 00:30, in the Centar area, two individuals had demanded money from him and, when he refused to give them any, one of them physically assaulted him. Measures are being taken to investigate and resolve the case.
On 12 October 2026, at 21:20, a 52-year-old man from the village of Dolno Lisiče, Skopje region, reported that at approximately 17:30, his minor son had been physically assaulted by another minor in a park in Dolno Lisiče. Measures are being taken to investigate and resolve the case.
On 12 October 2026, at 10:30, a report was filed with the Skopje Sector for Internal Affairs stating that public order and peace had been disturbed by a physical altercation in the Butel area of Skopje, following a previous argument between D.T. (18) and E.S. (20), both from Skopje. An appropriate report will follow once the case has been fully documented.
On 12 October 2026, at 11:30, a report was filed with the Skopje Sector for Internal Affairs stating that public order and peace had been disturbed by a physical altercation in the Čair area of Skopje, following a previous argument between A.B. (56) and N.A. (58), both from Skopje. Measures are being taken to investigate and resolve the case.
On 12 October 2026, at 22:00, a report was filed with the Skopje Sector for Internal Affairs stating that at approximately 19:00, a minor resident of the SOS Children’s Village had been physically assaulted by another minor in the facility’s courtyard. Measures are being taken to investigate and resolve the case.
On 12 October 2026, at 19:30, D.S. (22) and S.S. (21), both from the village of Trubarevo, Skopje region, reported to the Skopje Sector for Internal Affairs that they had been physically assaulted by K.S. and several other individuals at approximately 01:30 in the Hipodrom area of Skopje. Measures are being taken to investigate and resolve the case.
On 12 October 2026, at 21:15, police officers from the Skopje Sector for Internal Affairs detained A.A. (25) from Skopje at the Kisela Voda Police Station, following an earlier report that he had physically assaulted his wife at their home in the Gazi Baba area. The couple are currently undergoing divorce proceedings. An appropriate report will follow once the case has been fully documented