Grenade

Grenade event in Tirana County, Tiranë area, Albania on Mon 20th July 2026

20th July 2026

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During a police operation, officers arrested a 52-year-old man who was transporting two hand grenades, two grenade igniters, 600 grams of TNT and six detonator caps. Part of the TNT was equipped with two fuses and two detonator caps ready for explosion. The explosive devices were suspected to be intended for sale. The man had prior criminal records related to narcotics.

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Tirana County ( Tiranë area )

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