Pistol, ammunition and police gear found in Volkswagen Golf; two brothers charged
An HS 2000 pistol, various rounds and police equipment were seized after a stop in front of a hospitality venue; charges were filed against two brothers from Dvorishte.
Police in Strumica found a pistol, ammunition and police equipment inside a Volkswagen Golf and have filed criminal charges against two brothers from the village of Dvorishte, near Berovo.
The suspects are N. Dž. (26) and Gj. Dž. (27). Authorities say the younger brother was driving the car when officers stopped it in front of a hospitality establishment in Strumica and discovered an HS 2000 pistol with live rounds along with various items of police gear that belonged to his brother.
Search of the home and charges
Officers then searched the home of the 27‑year‑old and seized additional ammunition of different calibres, which the man reportedly possessed without the required permit.
The Strumica Police Directorate (SVR Strumica) filed criminal charges against both men for "unauthorized manufacture, possession, mediation and trading of weapons and explosive materials", and additionally charged the 27‑year‑old with "negligent performance of duty".
The incident dates to May 24, 2026. The investigation remains open while prosecutors review the police submissions and evidence.
Photo: press material from the event
