Police authorities in Tetovo have detained a tattooed man, identified as B.S. (54), on suspicion of committing a criminal offense related to polluting the environment and nature. The Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a statement confirming the arrest, which took place yesterday at 18:00 on Ljubo Božinovski Pisht street in Tetovo.
The detention followed an incident captured on social media, showing the individual arriving at the place in a Citroen vehicle with Tetovo license plates. The footage documented the dumping of several bags containing unidentified waste material into the Pena river. Authorities are investigating the matter under Article 218 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to environmental pollution.
The dumping occurred in the vicinity of Vidoje Smilevski-Bato street, specifically at a point along the river that serves as a local waterway. The police action was taken after the public release of the video evidence, which highlighted the illegal disposal of waste. Officials confirmed that the individual was taken into custody due to the severity of the pollution crime.
The incident underscores ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to monitor and enforce environmental protection laws within the city. The authorities are currently assessing the full scope of the pollution to determine the appropriate charges.
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