Poisoning suspicions in the capital, judicial authorities launch investigations

The prosecution body in Pristina has confirmed that it has received notifications about the suspected food poisoning incident, which is believed to have affected nearly 20 citizens. According to preliminary data, the affected people had bought sandwiches at a branch of the restaurant chain “Sach Pizza” in the capital.

In a statement to the media, the Prosecutor’s Office emphasized that the on-call prosecutor has already begun collecting evidence and procedural actions, stating: “The Basic Prosecution in Pristina has received information regarding the poisoning of several persons. The state prosecutor is undertaking all necessary investigative actions regarding this case. We will inform you in a timely manner of any new developments on this matter.”

At the same time, the Kosovo Police announced that after receiving the alert on July 10, 2026, relevant units were immediately engaged in cooperation with the prosecution and other state agencies. Police spokesperson Pllana stated: “Regarding the case, we inform you that on 10.07.2026, the Police received information about the suspected food poisoning of several persons. Necessary police actions were immediately undertaken in coordination with the State Prosecutor and relevant institutions.”

The competent authorities are continuing the investigative work to fully clarify the circumstances of the event.