Serbian national arrested in Kosovo, suspected of illegal arms import and modification

The Basic Prosecutor’s Office in Pristina has announced the apprehension of a citizen of the Republic of Serbia. The individual has been suspected of involvement in criminal activities pertaining to the illegal trade of weaponry, including the unauthorized import, export, supply, transport, and production of firearms. According to the official announcement from the prosecutor’s office, the suspect, identified only by the initials Z.M., was arrested on April 22, 2026.

The detention occurred in flagrante delicto and was executed under the directive of the State Prosecutor. The action followed comprehensive investigations and the accumulation of substantial material evidence by authorities. The individual faces charges under Article 364 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kosovo, specifically relating to the “Unauthorized import, export, supply, transport, production, exchange, intermediation, or sale of weapons or explosive materials.” The Prosecutor’s Office indicated that, based on preliminary findings, the firearms in question are suspected of having been imported into the region.

The announcement underscores the prosecutorial body’s commitment to combating illicit arms trafficking. The charges allege a wide spectrum of illegal activities concerning regulated materials, confirming that the investigation is treating the matter as a significant violation of national security and law enforcement statutes. Further details regarding the scope of the alleged illegal network remain under investigation by the authorities.

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