Skopje, 29 December 2024 (MIA) - Minister of Interior Panche Toshkovski confirmed Sunday the ongoing operation against a crime ring linked to smuggling of luxury cars, falsification of documents and abuse of office.

"Searches were carried out at multiple locations in the morning. We are continuing our fight against all types of crime because Macedonian citizens deserve to live in a stable and safe country," said Minister Toshkovski.

Earlier, the Public Prosecutor's Office said the Skopje Prosecutor's Office is coordinating the operation after it received search warrants from a pre-trial judge.

Domestic officials and a foreign national are among the suspects.

The prosecutor's office will provide more details upon completion of the searches.