The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced the arrest of Aleksandar Lazarov, 41, of Kochani, who was apprehended in Skopje. Lazarov was taken into custody and booked for overnight detention at the police station. The arrest followed the issuance of an outstanding warrant by the main court in Kochani.
The investigation centers on allegations of the unlawful production and subsequent release into the market of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their precursors. According to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the central and international arrest warrant was formally issued by the Ministry of the Interior on July 14, 2026. On that date, police officers from the SRS Skopje-Tropari successfully deprived Aleksandar Lazarov of his freedom at the sloboda facility.
He was subsequently transported to the police station in Kiselavoda for further detention and processing. The action taken by the police indicates a coordinated effort based on judicial findings originating from Kochani. The arrest of Lazarov underscores the ongoing focus on combating illicit drug activities within the region.
Authorities confirmed that the detention is proceeding according to established legal protocols following the issuance of the judicial warrant.
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