A suspected explosive device was found on Monday morning in the village of Zhabar i Epërm, Mitrovica.
According to police information, at around 10:05 a witness reported that, while collecting metal scrap, he came across a suspicious object suspected to be a hand grenade.
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In addition, the bomb disposal unit has been notified, and is expected to handle the suspected vehicle in accordance with standard security procedures.
The case has been classified as "unlicensed possession of weapons" and remains under investigation by the competent authorities.
Another hand grenade, as well as a pistol with one cartridge, were found on the road in the village of Banjë, Istog.
The police have announced that the suspected vehicle has been recovered by the KP's IEDD, while the weapon has been confiscated by the forensics unit.
The case continues to be investigated.