Police authorities operating at the “Deve Bair” Border Crossing in North Macedonia reported the detention of an Albanian national on the evening of July 8, 2026. According to reports from MPB, the incident occurred at approximately 8:00 PM as the individual was exiting the country. The individual, identified as Ç.A., a 40-year-old man from the Republic of Albania, was stopped during a routine border and vehicle inspection.
Authorities were examining a Volvo transport vehicle bearing Albanian license plates, which Ç.A. was operating. During this inspection, officers discovered and subsequently confiscated twenty-four packages of marijuana located within the vehicle’s trailer cabin.
Following the discovery of the contraband, the Albanian national was taken into custody. Authorities confirmed that the public prosecutor’s office has been officially notified regarding the seizure and the detention. Ç.A.
was subsequently held at the local police station to complete further legal procedures. This operation highlights ongoing efforts by border security agencies to interdict illicit goods passing through the border crossing into Macedonia. The seizure of the marijuana packages underscores the focus on combating cross-border trafficking activities in the region.
The detention and subsequent investigation are proceeding under the jurisdiction of Macedonian law enforcement agencies.
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