Skopje man detained after silencers taken from railway track; parts returned to Railways
A resident of Skopje was arrested and the stolen components were returned to Railways, a notice published on 04 September, 2026 says.
A resident of Skopje was detained after authorities discovered that parts had been taken from a railway track; the stolen components have been returned to Railways. The development was published on 04 September, 2026 at 11:38.
What is known so far
The person from Skopje was arrested in connection with the theft of several silencers removed from the railway line. According to the published notice, the items that had been taken were recovered and subsequently handed back to Railways.
No additional personal details, such as the name of the detainee, the exact number of parts seized, or the precise location along the rail network, were provided in the initial notice.
Railways confirmed receipt of the returned components, and the case remains with the relevant authorities. Further procedural steps were not detailed in the brief announcement.
The incident underscores continuing security challenges along infrastructure corridors and the operational disruptions that can result when materials are removed from active railway lines.
Photo: press material from the event
