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Drunk Man Found With Explosive Device on Zagreb Park Bench Arrested
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Drunk Man Found With Explosive Device on Zagreb Park Bench Arrested

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Police arrested a 30-year-old man in Zagreb's Peščenica park carrying an explosive device and sharp objects.
  • The man, found heavily intoxicated with 2.14 per mille of alcohol, was already wanted for multiple offenses.
  • He was taken into custody pending further investigation and then transferred to Zagreb Prison due to an existing arrest warrant.

A man in Zagreb's Peščenica park was apprehended by police after citizens reported him sitting on a bench with what appeared to be an explosive device and two sharp objects. The incident occurred around 5:15 PM on Saturday.

Upon arrival, officers found the 30-year-old suspect with the items. The explosive device was safely removed and confiscated. The man was taken to a police station for investigation, where it was determined he was wanted on five separate warrants for various offenses and misdemeanors.

Authorities noted that the suspect had been dealt with by police multiple times in previous years. A breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol content of 2.14 per mille, leading to his temporary placement in a holding cell until he sobered up. Due to an existing pre-trial detention order, he was subsequently handed over to Zagreb Prison.

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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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