An arsenal of weapons and combat equipment was found/ Fier Prosecutor's Office sends a person to trial

2026-07-09 13:12:00, Aktualitet CNA

An arsenal of weapons and combat equipment was found/ Fier Prosecutor's

The Fier Prosecutor's Office has completed the investigations and sent a person to trial for committing the criminal offense of "Unlicensed possession and production of weapons, explosive weapons and ammunition".

Following the investigative actions and checks carried out in the premises used by him, 12 other firearms were also seized, namely 10 model 56 automatic rifles, 1 "Scorpion" type automatic rifle and 1 pistol, all in functional condition according to the technical-ballistic expertise.

Also, 465 live ammunition of various calibers, 14 rifle, rifle and pistol magazines, as well as 2 devices for reducing the noise of weapons ("silencers") were seized.

The investigations revealed data that raise suspicions that some of the weapons were being held with the intention of selling them illegally, facts that are the subject of investigation in a separate criminal proceeding.

Full announcement:

The Prosecutor's Office at the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction in Fier completed the investigations and sent to trial citizen MR, accused of committing the criminal offense "Unauthorized possession and production of weapons, explosive weapons and ammunition", provided for by Article 278, paragraph 6, of the Criminal Code.

From the investigations on criminal proceedings no. 1586, of 2025, it resulted that the defendant MR, while driving the vehicle, was carrying 1 pistol-type firearm, along with 50 cartridges. Following the investigative actions and the checks carried out in the premises used by him, 12 other firearms were also seized, namely 10 model 56 automatic weapons, 1 "Scorpion" type automatic weapon and 1 pistol, all in functional condition according to the technical-ballistic expertise.

Also, 465 live ammunition of various calibers, 14 rifle, rifle and pistol magazines, as well as 2 devices for reducing the noise of weapons ("silencers") were seized.

Based on the technical-ballistic expertise, all seized weapons and ammunition were found to be in good technical condition and capable of firing. The investigations also revealed data that raise suspicions that some of the weapons were being held with the intention of selling them illegally, facts that are the subject of investigation in a separate criminal proceeding.

The Fier Prosecution Office remains committed to combating any form of crime that violates public order and security, especially criminal offenses related to the illegal possession of weapons, the illegal production and trade of weapons and ammunition.

In close cooperation with the State Police and other law enforcement institutions, the Prosecution will continue to resolutely exercise its constitutional and legal powers to identify, investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of these crimes, with the aim of guaranteeing public order, increasing the security of citizens and strengthening public trust in justice. /CNA