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Slovenian police seize massive arsenal from 67-year-old suspect
In a major criminal investigation, Novo mesto police seized a significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives from a 67-year-old suspect in the Kranj police administration area. The seizure included 149 pieces of weaponry, consisting of 95 pistols and revolvers and 54 long guns, including automatic rifles and other military-grade weapons.
Authorities also recovered more than 13,300 rounds of various ammunition, three hand grenades, TNT, detonators, and gunpowder. Additionally, 42,360 euros in cash was confiscated, which police suspect is derived from criminal activities. Some weapons were found with removed or destroyed serial numbers, which authorities noted can increase their black market value by up to ten times.
The suspect has been placed in custody following a court order in Kranj. The investigation is ongoing to determine the origin of the weapons and potential links to organized crime. Illegal production and trafficking of weapons or explosives carries a potential prison sentence of one to ten years.
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Kranj · Kranj Police Administration · Matjaž Vrhovnik · Matjaž Štern · Novo mesto · Novo mesto Police Administration · Slovenia · Slovenian Police
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Weapons with removed serial numbers can reach ten times their normal market value on the black market. slovenskenovice.delo.si
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police found three hand grenades, TNT, detonators, and gunpowder. maribor24.si · slovenskenovice.delo.si · www.lokalec.si
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The illegal production and trafficking of weapons or explosives carries a sentence of one to ten years. slovenskenovice.delo.si
- [● 3 SOURCES] The seizure included 95 pistols and revolvers and 54 long guns. www.lokalec.si · maribor24.si · slovenskenovice.delo.si
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspect is in custody following a court order in Kranj. slovenskenovice.delo.si · www.lokalec.si
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police seized 149 pieces of weapons from a 67-year-old suspect. www.lokalec.si · maribor24.si · slovenskenovice.delo.si
- [● 3 SOURCES] More than 13,300 rounds of ammunition were seized. www.lokalec.si · maribor24.si · slovenskenovice.delo.si
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities seized 42,360 euros in cash. maribor24.si · slovenskenovice.delo.si · www.lokalec.si