
Kosovo Police Announces Visit to Mass Grave Site Near Zubin Potok
Kosovo police confirmed plans to visit a mass grave location in Kaludri to investigate circumstances and facilitate victim identification.
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Kosovo police confirmed plans to visit a mass grave location in Kaludri to investigate circumstances and facilitate victim identification.

Kosovo Police have denied allegations from Serbian tabloids that a fire in the Brnjak area was caused by an incendiary device launched from Kosovo. Authorities refuted claims of a 'fireball' being fired from their territory.

Kosovo Police presented armaments and other relevant evidence found and confiscated during police operations conducted in several locations north of Mitrovica, near mass graves in Zubin Potok.

Kosovo Police seized 29,200 Euros during a vehicle inspection near Vermica Lake, initiating investigations into potential money laundering.

The Police Inspectorate of Kosovo has recommended the suspension of two police officers suspected of involvement in the beating of Nenad Rašković in Dren. The recommendation follows an investigation into the incident.
Kosovo police arrested I.S. (1985) at the Jarinje crossing on suspicion of document forgery. A subsequent search of his home in Leposavić uncovered and seized 45 pieces of ammunition of various calibers.

Kosovo police have arrested Islamic preacher Elvedin Pezić, along with Mithad Ćeman, on suspicion of spreading Wahhabist ideology. Pezić was apprehended in the vicinity of Peć.

The Kosovo Police Inspectorate has launched an investigation into claims that Kosovo Police officers beat Nenad Rašković during a raid in the village of Dren. Rašković, who sustained severe injuries, was transferred to Belgrade for treatment, and UNMIK and other international bodies have called for a thorough investigation.

The Serb List party claims that Kosovo Police tied Nenad Raskovic, a resident of Dren in Zubin Potok, to a tree in an attempt to force a confession for war crimes, according to Raskovic's testimony.

Kosovo Police are continuing their search operation in the village of Jabuka near Zubin Potok for a second day. The deputy commander of the Kosovo Police for the North region, Veto, confirmed the ongoing activity.

KFOR has informed the Serbian Chief of Defense about its withdrawal from the Ibar Bridge in Kosovska Mitrovica, with the Kosovo Police assuming control of the bridge. Srpska Lista has requested an urgent meeting with KFOR General Ozkan Ulutaş regarding this decision.
Kosovo police announced that several pieces of military clothing and equipment were found today in an open manhole in Kralja Petra Street, now renamed 'Zoran Đinđić Street', in North Mitrovica. An investigation into the discovery is underway.

D.V. from Zubin Potok, who was detained at Brnjak, has been released by Kosovo police after being held for 48 hours, but proceedings have been initiated against him for giving false testimony.

A Kosovo policeman was arrested by Serbian police in the Sokobanja spa town. He is accused of battery and illegally holding and torturing a woman.

Kosovo Police detained five Serbs from the Zubin Potok municipality in northern Kosovo for questioning in Pristina, with two of the individuals remaining in custody.
Petar Petković, Director of the Serbian Government's Office for Kosovo and Metohija, stated that "Kurti's police" attempted to provoke a new Gazimestan incident during the celebration of the monastery of the Holy Archangels in Prizren.

A 35-year-old police officer from Prizren, Kosovo, working in the Rapid Reaction Unit, was found lifeless from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the cemetery of Morinë village.

The Police Inspectorate of Kosovo (PIK) has confirmed receiving three complaints regarding the conduct of police officers following the observance of Vidovdan.

Damjan Otašević and Stefan Tatar, two Montenegrin youths, described alleged police maltreatment by Kosovo Police during their detention at Gazimestan following a commemoration.

Montenegrin citizens claim they were subjected to psychological and physical torture by Kosovo police in Gračanica and Gazimestan, stating they were unlawfully detained and abused. The NSD has called on the international community to protect Montenegrin nationals.
The Serbian National Forum from Gračanica condemned the detention of dozens of Serbs during the Vidovdan celebration at Gazimestan and called on the EU, EULEX, OSCE, and Quint embassies to comment on the actions of the Kosovo police.

Kosovo police detained several individuals and reportedly obstructed Serbian journalists reporting from the Vidovdan commemoration at Gazimestan, which was marked by rigorous police controls.

The "Rezala" camp on the left bank of Gazivode Lake in Zubin Potok municipality has been taken over by the Ibar-Lepenac Public Enterprise, assisted by the Kosovo Police.
Kosovo police are making preparations for the upcoming elections scheduled for tomorrow. Security measures are being put in place to ensure a smooth and orderly electoral process.
A Serbian police officer, M.A., has been suspended from duty at the North Police Station for sharing a post on Instagram, as confirmed by the Kosovo Police for the North region.

Kosovo police announced that a man, subject to an international arrest warrant for suspected rape, has been extradited from Switzerland to Kosovo.

The Director General of the Albanian State Police, Skënder Hita, participated in a regional Task Force meeting hosted by the Kosovo Police, focusing on operational cooperation, coordination, and intelligence exchange among law enforcement agencies.

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has been threatened with death by a Serbian terrorist organization via Facebook, leading Kosovo police to launch an investigation. Police have identified data to assist their probe into the individual, who is reported to live in Serbia.

A woman from Uroševac is suspected of infanticide after giving birth in an emergency room toilet, according to a Kosovo police spokesperson.

The Pristina Prosecutor's Office authorized Kosovo Police to investigate suspicions that a KEK power plant caused air pollution in the town of Obiliq.

Kosovo police have detained Dejan Pelević. The articles do not provide further details on the reasons for his detention.

Kosovo Police have arrested one person in South Mitrovica after seizing a modified long gun, a magazine, and 25 cartridges, along with drugs, during a search of a residence.
A Kosovo police inspector, Arsim Bećiri, was reportedly injured in a shooting incident that occurred around 9 PM in Street B, Pristina, according to local reports.

Kosovo Police and the Special Prosecutor's Office announced the arrest of one individual suspected of war crimes committed in Matičane near Pristina during the 1998-1999 period.
Kosovo's Ministry of Internal Affairs, in collaboration with the Kosovo Police, has launched a new application for foreign citizens entering Kosovo to register their addresses.

The Basic Prosecution in Pristina announced the arrest and 48-hour detention of the singer known as Gjesti (Besart Kelmendi) on suspicion of committing three criminal offenses.

Kosovo Police have denied claims by Belgrade media that masked Albanians set up a roadblock and fired shots at a police patrol in the village of Madljike, near Kuršumlija, within the Ground Safety Zone.

The EU Office in Kosovo has urged an investigation into cases of unprofessional conduct by the Kosovo Police and emphasized that demolitions of objects must be carried out in accordance with the law. This statement highlights concerns over police actions and legal compliance.

Marko K. Jakšić's diary entry discusses various political topics, including the alleged beating of Nenad Rašić by Kosovo police, a mass grave in Jabuka, Belgrade's reaction to arrests of Serbs, and the fate of the Šmigić family.

Kosovo police reported the discovery of a significant cache of weapons, ammunition, explosives, uniforms, and documents near mass graves in Zubin Potok. Additionally, human remains of three individuals were found in Kaludra, near Zubin Potok, raising concerns about the silence from Serbia and Srpska Lista.

Kosovo's independent police inspectorate has launched an investigation and suspended officers suspected of beating a Kosovo Serb man. The alleged incident occurred during a raid on his home in the northern village of Dren.

More than a week after KFOR handed over control of the Ibar bridge to Kosovo police, official Belgrade expresses surprise and questions why it was caught off guard by the withdrawal.

I.M., a former Kosovo police officer, has been arrested in Zvečan on suspicion of participating in attacks against KFOR and Kosovo police in May 2023. The arrest was confirmed by Kosovo police and the Special Prosecutor's Office.

Kosovo police continued a multi-day operation in the villages of Ibarski Kolašin, conducting searches in Oklac and Dren and reportedly finding a Kalashnikov rifle.
KFOR forces officially withdrew from the main bridge over the Ibar River in Kosovska Mitrovica on Monday, with the Kosovo police assuming their role, despite previous discussions and public opposition.

KFOR has withdrawn its forces from the Ibar Bridge, with EULEX announcing that its units will now conduct regular mobile reconnaissance patrols in the area. Serbs in the region believe KFOR should remain, and the future of the bridge is now in the hands of the Kosovo Police.

The NATO-led KFOR mission in Kosovo has begun the gradual integration of Kosovo Police into the security of the Visoki Dečani monastery, while also transitioning its permanent presence from the Ibar bridge.

Kosovo police are currently conducting searches in the villages of Prevlak and Jabuka in Ibarski Kolašin, targeting at least three houses.

Three Serbs, who were detained and questioned by Kosovo police in separate incidents over the past few days, have been released.

The Hotel Jezero at Gazivode Lake has been demolished under the security of the Kosovo Police, with EULEX and KFOR present at the scene. The demolition has raised questions about the reasons behind the action.
A 34-year-old man from Kosovo, identified as a member of the Kosovo police, has been detained in Aleksinac, Serbia, on suspicion of holding his emotional partner captive and inflicting minor injuries.

Kosovo police announced the arrest of two men in Zubin Potok suspected of war crimes against the civilian population. They are accused of killing 23 Albanian civilians during the 1999 conflict in Kosovo.

Kosovo police reportedly searched worshippers who arrived to celebrate a monastery feast day at the Holy Archangels near Prizren, according to public broadcaster RTS.

The Raška-Prizren Diocese announced that the church bell has disappeared from the belfry of the Saint Great Martyr Nedelja church in the village of Brnjača near Orahovac, and expects the Kosovo Police to conduct a thorough investigation.

Kosovo Police arrested two individuals suspected of cultivating narcotic plants in Podujevo following an operation by the Directorate for Investigation of Drug Trafficking. The operation led to the discovery of a plantation with 201 cannabis plants.

Kosovo Police have identified a connection between two false bomb threats targeting Pristina's bus station, suspecting they originated from the same phone number in Serbia.

The Raška-Prizren Diocese expressed deep concern and strong protest regarding the actions of the Kosovo police during and after the Vidovdan commemoration at Gazimestan, stating it cast a heavy shadow on the dignified prayer event.

A Kosovo Police officer died early this morning after being hit by a vehicle near the Vërmicë-Morina border crossing point.

The public enterprise Ibar-Lepenac has begun demolishing cottages in the 'Rezala' camp at Gazivode, with assistance from the Kosovo police, according to a KoSSev spokesperson.
Kosovo police have discovered weapons, ammunition, and uniforms with Serbian insignia in Zubin Potok. This discovery follows a generally peaceful election day in northern Kosovo, despite minor incidents and arrests.

Kosovo Police announced the arrest of a man from Gračanica, near Pristina, on suspicion of giving and receiving bribes related to voting, two days before early parliamentary elections.

Kosovo police raided and sealed a Serbian medical clinic in Obilić. The action led to the closure of the facility.

Kosovo police arrested two individuals suspected of abuse of official position, document falsification, and illegal transfer of property. The suspects allegedly falsified Serbian documents of deceased persons to appropriate 18 plots of land in Prizren.

A lieutenant in the Kosovo Police, Bojan Jevtić, has been indicted by the Special Prosecutor's Office of Kosovo for allegedly sending confidential documents to Serbia's BIA intelligence agency. The indictment details the use of messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram for transmitting sensitive information.

The Kosovo Special Prosecution Office has filed an indictment against a former Kosovo police officer, charging him with espionage for Serbian intelligence and illegal weapons possession.
Two and a half years after the attack on the Kosovo police in Banjska, three Serbs have been convicted – Blagoje Spasojević and Vladimir Tolić to life imprisonment, while Dušan Maksimović was…

Kosovo police conducted a large-scale operation targeting illegal gambling across the country, inspecting 50 premises and businesses. The raids resulted in the arrest of 34 individuals and the seizure of thousands of euros.

Two individuals have been arrested in Uroševac, Kosovo, following a joint operation by the Special Prosecutor's Office and Kosovo Police, which resulted in the seizure of approximately 15 kilograms of heroin. The arrests are part of an ongoing effort to combat drug trafficking in the region.

Two men were detained in North Mitrovica, Kosovo, on suspicion of distributing mail for the Serbian postal service, an incident confirmed by Kosovo Police.

Kosovo Police and the Special Prosecution Office announced the arrest of an individual on suspicion of committing war crimes in Kosovo during 1998 and 1999.

Kosovo Police have confirmed a serious incident in Majac village, Podujevë, where two people died and one was seriously injured. The suspect, Ardita Gashi, is believed to have killed two individuals before taking her own life.

The Association of Journalists of Serbia (UNS) and its Kosovo branch have protested after Kosovo police at the Jarinje crossing prevented French journalist Frédéric Saille from entering Kosovo.

Kosovo police have arrested five individuals suspected of involvement in the killing of six Albanian civilians during the 1998 Kosovo war.

Kosovo police announced the arrest of 15 individuals in Novo Brdo municipality on suspicion of falsifying voting results. All were released after questioning to defend themselves in regular proceedings, with the case labeled 'Falsification of Election Results'.

Local authorities suspended demolition works in a northern Kosovo neighborhood after discovering the contractor lacked valid permits, while Kosovo police detained several officials.
Kosovo Police announced the extradition of a person, wanted by Albanian judicial institutions on an international warrant, to Albania on suspicion of migrant smuggling.

A father from Sočanica claims his 15-year-old son was subjected to inappropriate and stressful treatment by Kosovo police while going to a store, while police state that the boy's shirt and scooter constituted violations.

The Mayor of North Mitrovica, Milan Radojević, stated that KFOR's decision to withdraw from the Ibar River bridge was based solely on reports from the Kosovo police, questioning the impartiality of the decision.

Kosovo police arrested I.S. (41) at Jarinje on suspicion of 'document forgery,' followed by a search of his home in Leposavić.
Kosovo police arrested F.S. from Dragaš on suspicion of espionage for Serbia's BIA, alleging he provided data on a Wahhabi sect.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that Nenad Rašković, who claims to have been beaten by Kosovo police, suffered two broken ribs.

Veton Eljšani, Deputy Commander of the Kosovo Police for the North region, stated that the police have no information that their members beat anyone during recent operations in Zubin Potok.

Srpska lista claims that Kosovo Police raided the home of Nenad Rašković, beat him, tied him to a tree, and demanded he confess to war crimes. The incident has sparked outrage and accusations of police brutality.

KFOR has announced its withdrawal from guarding the Visoki Dečani monastery and the bridge in Mitrovica, transferring responsibility to the Kosovo police. Serbian President Vučić commented on the move, urging patience and caution.

The KFOR mission has initiated the integration of Kosovo Police members into its security structure at the Visoki Dečani monastery.

A bomb alarm was reported at the Pristina Bus Station on Thursday afternoon, leading to a rapid deployment of Kosovo Police forces to cordon off the area.

Serbian singer Milan Vasić reported being contacted by Kosovo police ahead of his performance at the Holy Archangels Monastery near Prizren. Vasić stated that police warned him about specific songs he was not permitted to perform.

A 34-year-old Kosovo police officer, A. V., has been arrested for allegedly holding a woman with whom he was in an emotional relationship captive in an apartment in Sokobanja and physically assaulting her.

Kosovo police detained five Serbs from the municipality of Zubin Potok for informational interviews in Pristina, with two of them subsequently held in custody.

Officials in Serbia claim that Brussels has forgotten about Serbian police officers within the Kosovo Police Service (KPS), coinciding with the 16th anniversary of the ICJ's non-binding opinion on Kosovo's independence.

Kosovo Police have refuted allegations made by the Rasko-Prizren Diocese concerning pressure and intimidation against Serbs. The police maintain that such claims are unfounded.

Several non-governmental organizations in Kosovo have filed a complaint with the Ombudsman in Pristina. The complaint alleges systemic unlawful conduct by the Kosovo Police.

The Kosovo Police Inspectorate announced it will investigate claims regarding the conduct of police officers during the Vidovdan commemoration. This comes after allegations were made concerning police behavior during the event.

Radio Kim reported that most of the 37 individuals detained after a memorial service at Gazimestan were physically abused and humiliated by Kosovo police.

A 32-year-old man was fatally shot in Ferizaj, Kosovo, last night, leading to the detention of two individuals by Kosovo Police during their investigation.

Civil society organizations in Kosovo are demanding an explanation from the police regarding their involvement in the takeover of the private 'Rezala' camp, questioning the legality of the action.

Kosovo police have arrested seven individuals suspected of committing crimes related to voter coercion and political pressure in the municipality of Gračanica over the past few weeks.

Ivan Zaporožac, the Mayor of North Mitrovica, was released after questioning by Kosovo police, with criminal charges filed against him by Kosovo authorities.

The Kosovo Police have developed an operational plan for the snap elections scheduled for June 7. This plan outlines the security and logistical arrangements necessary to ensure the smooth conduct of the extraordinary elections.

The Basic Court in Pristina has sentenced former Kosovo Police Lieutenant Jevtić to six years in prison and a fine of 2,000 euros for espionage.

Skender Hita, the Director General of the Albanian State Police, conducted an official visit to the Kosovo Police, meeting with police leaders and the Albanian Ambassador to Kosovo to discuss coordination and cooperation against crime.

An indictment has been filed in Kosovo against a former Kosovo Police lieutenant, accusing him of espionage for the Serbian intelligence service, BIA.

Besnik Kelmendi, son of alleged drug trafficker Naser Kelmendi, obtained a gun license in Kosovo with the assistance of a senior anti-drugs officer, despite being under US sanctions for over a decade.

Kosovo police conducted extensive searches at multiple locations within the Zubin Potok municipality, leading to the discovery and seizure of a significant quantity of weapons and ammunition. The operation targeted hidden caches in homes and other undisclosed places.

Serbian flags displayed along the main street in Gračanica were removed by workers from an Albanian private firm, accompanied by Kosovo police, reportedly on the orders of Kosovo's Minister for Administration and Local Self-Government, Eljber Krasniqi.

A police inspector named Arsim Bećiri was wounded in a shooting incident that occurred around 9 PM in Priština, Kosovo, according to the Kosovo Police.

Kosovo Police and the Special Prosecutor's Office announced the arrest of an individual suspected of war crimes committed in Kosovo during 1998-1999, specifically in Matičan near Pristina.

The death toll has risen to two in a serious incident in Majac village, Podujevo, Kosovo, where police found one person dead in a parked car and two injured inside a residence.

The British Embassy has donated two vehicles and 16 drones with equipment, valued at approximately 153,000 euros, to the Kosovo Police.

The Office for Kosovo and Metohija announced that this morning in the village of Suvo Grlo, near Srbica, Kosovo police used force to detain five Serbs for an alleged war crime.

An Albanian police officer from Tirana's Precinct No. 5, Aurel Kaziu, has been suspended from duty after being arrested by Kosovo Police at the Merdare border point with 1 million euros suspected to be from criminal activities.