Suspect Confesses to Burning Bulgarian Embassy Cars in Skopje

Authorities in North Macedonia have confirmed that a suspect has confessed to intentionally setting fire to two vehicles owned by the Bulgarian embassy in Skopje. The Ministry of Interior announced that the Skopje Police Department has completely resolved the case concerning the criminal act of "causing general danger."

The incident, which occurred on Monday, June 15, involved the arson of two diplomatic vehicles. The Department for Criminal Investigations "Centar and Bit Pazar" promptly filed an expedited criminal complaint against I.D.S., a 44-year-old resident of Skopje, on suspicion of committing the crime.

During the investigation, law enforcement secured crucial material evidence. This includes surveillance video footage from multiple locations, which captured the suspect's actions. Additionally, the clothing the suspect wore at the time of the arson was recovered.

"During the investigation, material evidence was secured, including video surveillance footage from multiple locations, as well as the clothing the suspect wore at the time of the act. The suspect confessed to committing the criminal act at the police station," the Ministry of Interior stated. Police located and arrested the man, who set the cars ablaze around 12:13 PM on Monday, several hours after the incident.

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During the investigation, material evidence was secured, including video surveillance footage from multiple locations, as well as the clothing the suspect wore at the time of the act. The suspect confessed to committing the criminal act at the police station.