North Macedonia police arrest 13 people in multi-city drug operations

North Macedonian police conducted a series of operations on October 30 and 31, resulting in the arrest of 13 individuals aged 18 to 46. The actions took place across several locations, including Skopje, Prilep, Demir Kapija, Bogovinje, and Štip.

During these operations, authorities seized various illegal substances, including marijuana, white powder and granular substances, and various tablets. In Skopje, nine individuals were detained after police discovered marijuana and white powder or granular substances.

In Prilep, prison police discovered powder, various colored tablets, and items containing powder during an inspection of a convicted individual. In Bogovinje, a 44-year-old man was detained for possession of marijuana. In Demir Kapija, a 29-year-old man was arrested with white powder and a tablet. Additionally, a 26-year-old man was detained in Štip after police observed him using marijuana.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that legal charges will be filed against the individuals following full documentation of the cases.