22-year-old from Veles arrested after home search; marijuana and digital scale seized
Police from the Unit for Illegal Drug Trade searched a residence in Veles on 21.08.2026 at 13:00 and detained M.Z. (22); marijuana and a digital scale were seized.
Police detained a 22-year-old man from Veles following a court-authorised search of his home on 21.08.2026 at 13:00, the Ministry of Interior reported.
The action was carried out by officers from the Unit for Illegal Drug Trade at the Veles Police Department. During a search of the residence and auxiliary rooms, conducted with a warrant issued by the Basic Court in Veles, officers discovered and seized marijuana and a digital scale.
Procedures after the arrest
The suspect, identified only by his initials M.Z. (22) and reported as a resident of Veles, was taken to a police station where investigators completed initial procedures. The public prosecutor has been notified.
Police said that, after the incident is fully documented, an appropriate criminal complaint will be filed against M.Z. (22).
No further details on the quantity of the seized material or possible additional charges were released.
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