North Macedonia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that early this morning, July 30, 2025, between 02:00 and 04:00, officers from the Tetovo Sector for Internal Affairs – Gostivar Police Department carried out an inspection operation at two venues within the jurisdiction of the Gostivar Police Department.

At around 02:00, in the village of Chegrane, M.H., 50, from the village of Forino in the Municipality of Gostivar, was arrested. According to reports, upon seeing law enforcement officers outside the venue, he locked the main door and warned those inside to flee. However, thanks to the police’s swift intervention, an attempt by several foreign nationals to escape through the rear exit was thwarted. At the same time, at another venue within the Gallate Police Unit’s jurisdiction, A.A., 53, from Gostivar, was arrested after a quantity of marijuana was found on him during the inspection.

During inspections at the two locations, it was established that 15 foreign women aged between 19 and 40, from Serbia, Albania and Colombia, were unlawfully using their tourist stay for purposes contrary to those permitted. Of these, 11 were found at the venue in the village of Chegrane, while the other four were found at the venue within the Gallate Police Unit’s jurisdiction.

All the foreign nationals were taken to the police station and, once the case has been fully clarified, they will be processed in accordance with the applicable legal provisions, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said.

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A 31-year-old man identified by the initials V.Z. from Tetovo was detained yesterday, July 20, 2026, by police officers from the Tetovo Police Department, the institution announced.

The court-ordered search of the detainee’s home and auxiliary premises lasted from 20:00 to 20:55. During the search, police found and seized a white powdery substance.

Once the case has been fully documented, the appropriate charges will be filed against V.Z.

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According to Tetovo Police, it is suspected that the public utility company “Vodovod,” together with the Municipality of Gostivar, installed three pumps in the bed of wastewater. Through them, according to suspicions, water was sent directly into the city’s main supply pipe.

The Tetovo Police statement stresses that the act is suspected to have been carried out to increase pressure in the network due to a shortage of drinking water, directly endangering the health of Gostivar residents.

Police said that all necessary procedures are under way to fully clarify the case, on suspicion of the criminal offence of “Contamination of Drinking Water,” provided for and punishable under Article 219 of the Criminal Code.

In addition to the police and prosecution, the Institute of Public Health, the Food and Veterinary Agency, the State Environmental Inspectorate and a licensed expert have also been engaged in the investigative procedure. The latter will conduct a professional assessment of the system suspected of having been installed unlawfully.

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“On 09.07.2026 at 20:20, the Tetovo Police Department was notified by the Gostivar Medical Center that Sh.N. (14) from Kavadarci, residing in Gostivar, had been brought to the hospital without signs of life.

According to the report, the underage girl fell from a swing in Gostivar park and was then taken to the Gostivar Medical Center, where at 20:55 the doctor on duty confirmed her death.

The public prosecutor was informed of the case, and on his order the body was handed over for an autopsy,” SPB Tetovë said.

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The crash involved a “Citroen Berlingo” passenger car with Gostivar license plates, driven by R.J. (59) from Gostivar, and a “Seat Leon” passenger car with Skopje license plates, driven by O.R. (70) from Gostivar.

As a result of the accident, both drivers, R.J. and O.R., as well as passengers M.S. (64), Z.I. (45), and S.R. (60), sustained serious bodily injuries. They were taken to the “Mother Teresa” Clinical Complex in Skopje.

Meanwhile, passengers D.P.G. (59) and P.A. (54) suffered bodily injuries, which were confirmed at the Gostivar Medical Center.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs said that an inspection at the scene was carried out by a team from the Gostivar Internal Affairs Department.

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According to the Ministry of Interior, on 05.07.2026 at around 13:20, on “Ilindenska” Street in Tetovo, officers from the Tetovo Internal Affairs Department deprived the minor from Tetovo of his liberty. He is suspected of the criminal offenses of “theft” and “aggravated theft,” and according to the suspicions, during the past month he stole from the church in the village of Bërvenicë and from two mosques in Tetovo.

The Ministry of Interior said that, after the case is fully documented, the appropriate criminal complaint will be filed against the minor.

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According to the announcement, on 25.06.2026 at 12:00, it was reported to the Tearcë Police Department that a fire had broken out, burning dry grass. The flames were fully brought under control by a team from the Territorial Firefighting Unit in Tetovo.

Following actions taken by police officers, it was determined that the fire was caused by G.C. (55) from the village of Tearcë.

He was deprived of his liberty on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of “causing general danger.” He was held at the police station, and after the case is fully documented, the appropriate charges will be filed against him.

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