Explosive Device Discovered During Construction Work in Gostivar Region
The North Macedonian Operational Service for Rescue and Emergency Situations (SVR) reported the discovery of an explosive device during construction work in the area of Simnica, a village in the Gostivar region, on June 24, 2026, at 3:32 PM. The incident was reported by employees of the “Bechtel and Enka” company, who were conducting excavation work at the site. Following the report, officers from the Gostivar Regional Police Department conducted an initial assessment of the location.
According to initial reports, a team of pyrotechnicians from the Directorate for Protection and Rescue will safely dismantle the explosive device later today. Authorities are taking measures to fully secure the location and conduct a thorough investigation. The discovery of the explosive device prompted the arrest of a 32-year-old man from Kumanovo following a prior court case.
The situation is under control, and investigations are ongoing. —
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