The Veles Department of Internal Affairs (SVR Veles) filed criminal charges against L.O. (28) from Veles on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of “unauthorized production and distribution of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors.” On January 16, 2026, the suspect was involved in a marijuana transaction with another individual.
The Kumanovo Department of Internal Affairs (SVR Kumanovo) filed criminal charges against I.T. from Kumanovo on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of “unauthorized manufacture, possession, brokering and trading in weapons or explosive substances.” The suspect kept a Zastava pistol belonging to another person at his home, despite knowing that he was not permitted to possess a firearm without a license.
The Kratovo Police Department filed criminal charges against K.K. (42) from Kratovo on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of “causing general danger.” On September 30, 2026, in Kratovo, the suspect let her dog roam without a leash, and the dog attacked G.T.
The Kratovo Police Department filed criminal charges against I.M. (51) from Kratovo on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of “document forgery.” On June 12, 2026, the suspect was driving a passenger vehicle displaying license plates belonging to another vehicle and was involved in a traffic accident.
The Kumanovo Department of Internal Affairs filed criminal charges against M.S.S. (54) from Germany on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of “unauthorized production and distribution of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors.” On February 12, 2026, at the Tabanovce Border Crossing, as the suspect was entering the country, officers searched a camper van with German registration plates that he was driving. Marijuana, psilocybin, a grinder and other items were found and seized.
On October 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., police officers from the Kumanovo Department of Internal Affairs arrested G.A. (48) from Kumanovo for physically assaulting his wife. He was taken to a police station, and following the full documentation of the case, appropriate charges will be filed against him.
On October 18–19, 2026, at various locations in Skopje, police officers from the Skopje Department of Internal Affairs arrested L.T. (27), E.S. (19), D.A. (47) and 18-year-old S.M., all from Skopje, as well as M.U. (32) from Germany, after marijuana, a white powdery substance and a bottle containing liquid were found in their possession and seized. Following the full documentation of the cases, appropriate reports will be filed against them.
On October 19, 2026, at 4:35 a.m., in a parking area near a gas station along the Tetovo–Gostivar road, police officers from the Kamеnjane Police Office arrested M.B. (36) from the village of Negotino, Gostivar region. He is suspected of threatening an employee and stealing money from the cash register at a sports betting shop in the village of Negotino on October 18, 2026, at around 7:15 p.m. He is being held at a police station, and an appropriate criminal report will be filed against him following the full documentation of the case.
On October 18, 2026, at around 6:00 p.m., a traffic accident was reported to the Strumica Department of Internal Affairs on the Strumica–Valandovo regional road, on the section between the village of Kosturino and a location known as “Chadorche.” The accident involved a Fiat Punto passenger car with Strumica license plates, driven by T.J. (60) from the village of Kosturino, Strumica region, and a Volkswagen passenger car with Gevgelija license plates, driven by V.K. (30) from Gevgelija. The driver of the Fiat Punto sustained serious bodily injuries, which were confirmed at the Strumica Medical Center. An inspection was carried out by a police investigation team from the Strumica Department of Internal Affairs.
On October 19, 2026, at 4:10 a.m., police officers from the Gostivar Police Department arrested F.A. (41) following a prior report from his 63-year-old mother, who stated that he had physically assaulted her in the family home and threatened her. He is being held at a police station, and an appropriate report will be filed against him after the case has been documented.
On October 18, 2026, at 8:10 p.m., a traffic accident was reported to the Gostivar Police Department on Brakja Ginoski Boulevard in Gostivar. A Chevrolet Spark passenger car with Gostivar license plates, driven by N.H. (69) from the village of Negotino, Gostivar region, struck pedestrian A.Z. (21) from Gostivar. The pedestrian sustained serious bodily injuries, which were confirmed at the Gostivar Emergency Center. An inspection was carried out by a police investigation team from the Gostivar Police Department.
On October 18, 2026, at 12:40 p.m., police officers from the Kavadarci Police Department conducted an interview with B.S. (44) from Kavadarci following a prior report from his 39-year-old former wife. She alleged that he had failed to comply with a decision issued by the Kavadarci Center for Social Work granting her visitation rights with their minor children. An appropriate report will be submitted after the incident has been documented.
The Bitola Department of Internal Affairs filed criminal charges against O.N. (41) from Bitola on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of “unauthorized production and distribution of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors.” On September 29, 2025, police officers found the suspect and another individual engaged in a methamphetamine transaction.
The Tetovo Department of Internal Affairs filed criminal charges against Z.M. (33) from Tetovo on suspicion of committing the criminal offenses of “bodily injury” and “neglect and abuse of a child.” On October 5, 2026, in the family home, the suspect physically assaulted her minor daughter. She also neglected her ten-month-old child by leaving the infant alone without proper care.
On October 18, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., a 39-year-old woman reported to the Skopje Department of Internal Affairs that, at around 12:30 a.m. in the Vlae area, her minor son had been physically assaulted by a group of minors, some of whom he knew. A blunt object was also used. Measures are being taken to investigate and clarify the case.
The Debar Police Department filed criminal charges against J.A. (42), A.I.V. (32) and A.K. (36), all from Debar, on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of “aggravated theft.” The second and third suspects are also accused of “aiding and abetting a criminal offense.” On the night of February 12–13, 2026, at the Debar General Hospital, A.I.V., an employee at the hospital, gave J.A. the key to the entrance door. J.A. and the third suspect then entered the hospital and stole a 9.9 mm Red Zastava pistol belonging to the Debar General Hospital from one of the offices.
On October 18, 2026, at 6:40 p.m., the Prilep Police Department was informed that A.P. (74), originally from the village of Vranche in the Municipality of Dolneni and residing in Prilep, had been brought to Prilep General Hospital with serious bodily injuries. According to the report, he sustained the injuries while working with a tractor in the yard of his property in the village of Vranche. At one point, the tractor overturned, causing his injuries. The case is being investigated.
On October 18, 2026, at 12:10 a.m., police officers from the Kochani Police Department arrested B.R. (38) from Kochani for threatening his 18-year-old son. A public prosecutor was notified, and an appropriate report will be filed once the case has been fully documented.
On October 18, 2026, at 9:50 a.m., M.I. reported to the Skopje Department of Internal Affairs that, at around 9:30 a.m. near a supermarket in the village of Saraj, while he was in a passenger vehicle of the Touran model, an unidentified individual fired a firearm at him. Police officers from the Skopje Department of Internal Affairs immediately arrived at the scene and found four pistol cartridge cases. M.I. sustained an arm injury from the damaged vehicle window. An emergency medical team was notified. Measures are being taken to identify the perpetrator and investigate the case.
On October 17, 2026, a report was filed with the Kichevo Police Department alleging that E.K. (37) from Kichevo had sexually assaulted his wife and subsequently physically assaulted their minor daughter. Measures are being taken to fully investigate the incident, after which appropriate charges will be filed against him.
On October 18, 2026, at around 9:25 p.m., the Skopje Department of Internal Affairs received a report that V.S. (47) from Skopje had been attacked with a blunt object by an individual in the Aerodrom Municipality area. Measures are being taken to investigate the case.
On October 18, 2026, at 9:50 a.m., in the Bit Pazar area of Skopje, police officers from the Skopje Department of Internal Affairs detained A.J. (24) and A.I. (27), both from Skopje, for disturbing public order and peace through a physical altercation with each other. An appropriate report will be filed after the case has been fully documented.
On October 18, 2026, at 10:20 a.m., the Skopje Department of Internal Affairs received a report of a fire on the roof of a house in Usje, near Skopje. The house belongs to K.D. (47) from Shtip, who is staying in Skopje. The Skopje Fire Protection Brigade extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. An inspection was carried out.
During the past 24 hours, police officers at various locations across the country arrested eight drivers for the criminal offense of “reckless driving” under Article 297-a of the Criminal Code.
Four of them were driving without having passed a driving test: A.R. (18), B.R. (26) and B.K. (33), all from Skopje, and A.Sh. (24) from the village of Mala Rechica, Tetovo region.
E.J. (61) from Vinica and V.P. (61) from Gevgelija were driving under the influence of alcohol. Meanwhile, V.Zh. (57) and N.Z. (36), both from Serbia, were driving passenger vehicles at speeds significantly above the permitted limit. Once the cases have been fully documented, appropriate criminal charges will be filed.
On October 19, 2026, at 12:45 a.m., on Dimo Narednikot Street in Prilep, police officers from the Prilep Police Department arrested D.N. (21), A.S. (23), N.M. (21) and a 17-year-old minor, all from Prilep. During a search, marijuana was found in D.N.’s possession. An appropriate report will be filed after the incident has been documented.
On October 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., in the Kisela Voda area of Skopje, police officers from the Skopje Department of Internal Affairs arrested a 17-year-old boy from Skopje following a prior report by a 45-year-old woman. She alleged that he had engaged in sexual intercourse with her 14-year-old minor daughter, with whom he was in a relationship. Measures are being taken to investigate the case.
On October 18, 2026, at around 5:00 p.m., I.A. reported to the Skopje Department of Internal Affairs that her minor son had been attacked with a blunt object by another minor in the Gjorche Petrov area. Measures are being taken to investigate the case.
On October 19, 2026, at around 1:20 a.m., a report was received by the Skopje Department of Internal Affairs that a Geely passenger vehicle with Skopje license plates, belonging to B.I. (42) from Skopje, had been set on fire in the Karposh area. The fire also spread to a Toyota passenger vehicle with Skopje license plates, belonging to D.K. (74), also from Skopje. The Skopje Fire Protection Brigade extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. Measures are being taken to investigate the case.