Man Arrested in Serbia After Large Arms Cache Seized in Niš

Authorities in Serbia have arrested a 41-year-old man in Niš in connection with the illegal arms trade. The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP) announced that the suspect, identified by initials D.M., was apprehended based on evidence suggesting involvement in the illicit production, possession, carrying, and trafficking of weapons and explosives.

The arrest was a result of a significant arms seizure conducted by police in the Niš region. Officers discovered a cache of weaponry hidden in the trunk of a "Daewoo" car. The confiscated items included 67 functional hand grenades, two rocket launchers, and two automatic rifles. Investigators suspect that D.M. was preparing to sell these weapons on the black market.

Following the discovery and arrest, D.M. was taken into custody for a period of 48 hours. He is expected to be transferred to the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Niš along with a criminal complaint. The operation, involving multiple units of the MUP including criminal intelligence, special police, and the Niš police administration, underscores ongoing efforts to combat illegal arms trafficking within the country.