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North Macedonia police arrest 19 in multi-location drug bust
North Macedonian police conducted a series of operations across multiple locations, resulting in the arrest of 19 individuals over a 24-hour period. The operations primarily focused on Skopje and Tetovo.
In Skopje and surrounding areas, including Kriva Palanka, Kumanovo, and Kičevo, 17 people were detained. Authorities seized various substances suspected to be narcotics, including marijuana, methadone, tablets, and both white and brown powders and granules.
In Tetovo, police arrested three individuals. One 20-year-old from Neproshten was found with a bag of white powder. Additionally, two individuals in a BMW near Palatica were detained after police discovered marijuana during a search. All suspects have been detained according to legal procedures pending further documentation.
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Ministry of Internal Affairs of North Macedonia · North Macedonia Police · Skopje · Tetovo