Police detain two in Bistrenci and seize rifles, hunting gear and game meat

Police detained two residents of the village of Bistrenci (Demir Kapija) and seized firearms, hunting equipment and wild-game meat, the Interior Ministry said. The two men — M.M. (66) and T.M. (76) — were taken into custody on 12 November at 19:10 by officers from the Negotino police department (OVR Negotino).

The action followed a complaint filed by the hunting association "Vardar" from Negotino, which reported an incident on 10 November in the Koreshnica hunting ground near Bistrenci. In its report the association said that, "two persons were observed who had placed unauthorized hunting devices for wild animals and hunted during a closed season."

Searches and evidence

Searches of the two houses were carried out under an order from the Basic Court in Kavadarci. In the dwelling of M.M. police officers found a hunting rifle, cartridges, various hunting items and meat from different species of game.

At T.M.'s home they discovered a rifle, hunting equipment and a weapon permit that had expired. Both men were taken to the police station and the public prosecutor was notified.

The Interior Ministry announced that, "after documenting the case appropriate charges will be filed against them." Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and further procedural steps will follow once documentation is complete.

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