Slovak police have successfully prevented an arson attack on a drone factory near Prešov, arresting three foreign nationals in connection with the plot. Authorities discovered napalm-like mixtures at the scene, indicating a planned sabotage attempt.
Slovak police unionists are urging political parties to present clear plans for police salaries, pensions, and the stability of the force before the upcoming elections, seeking a substantive discussion on the future of the police.
Slovak police have launched a major operation, codenamed 'Fracture,' charging an employee of the Ministry of Health in connection with fraudulent payments for pandemic mobile testing sites.
Slovak police, in an operation codenamed 'Obchodník' (Trader), charged two individuals and one company with illegal arms dealing, with one suspect remanded in custody.
Former Slovak police president Štefan Hamran discussed his political aspirations, including a potential entry into the SaS party and his role as an assistant to an MP.
A criminal police officer in Komárno, Slovakia, faces charges after allegedly physically assaulting a man and then hitting him with a car while he was on a bicycle, causing multiple facial fractures. The officer has confessed and been suspended.
A Slovak police officer has been accused, along with an intermediary, of attempting to secure a police position through a 'sponsorship gift' to a Hlas party official in Prievidza.
Slovak police have charged a 24-year-old woman with human trafficking and endangering the moral upbringing of a minor following an operation named 'Sieť.' The investigation by the Office for Combating Organized Crime led to the charges on Wednesday.
Slovak police have halted their investigation into Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok's F1 trip. The investigator concluded that it was not a misdemeanor of accepting an undue advantage, after his partner testified she paid for everything in cash.
Bernard Slobodník began his testimony in the 'Očistec' (Purgatory) case, detailing how a criminal group operated within the police force, implicating Gašpar and Bödör, with his testimony expected to last several days.
Slovak police have arrested and charged a 67-year-old Czech man with sexual violence against minors in Skalica. He faces seven to fifteen years in prison and is currently in custody.
River police in Slovakia are increasing patrols on water bodies across the country to enhance tourist safety and improve response times to emergencies during the summer season.
Slovak police have dismantled an organized group accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of liters of diesel from Slovnaft product pipelines and transporting the fuel abroad.
The President of the Slovak Police Force has ordered a review of police procedures following the murder of a woman in Gelnica. Initial findings do not indicate any wrongdoing by the officers.
The case involving the former head of police wiretaps, known as 'Dodo,' has reopened, with the first witness in court providing unexpected testimony, as the former member of the Sýkorovci gang was escorted into the courtroom.
Police in the Bánovce nad Bebravou district investigated reports of children being lured into a car but did not find any illegal activity, warning the public about spreading unverified information.
Slovak police have arrested and charged a man suspected of a knife attack in Kysucké Nové Mesto. The man was accused of bodily harm and hooliganism and has been taken into custody by a judge.
Slovak police are once again warning the public about a wave of fraudulent SMS messages impersonating official fines, urging citizens not to click on attached links or enter payment details as police do not issue fines via SMS.
Slovak police have initiated the first criminal proceedings for questioning the Beneš Decrees, a new provision adopted by the Fico government, after months of apparent hesitation to apply the law.
Slovak police submitted the highest number of wiretap requests in 2023, with the majority of surveillance activities taking place before Robert Fico's return to power.
Two police officers from the Košice region in Slovakia have been accused by the Inspection Service Office (UIS) of illegally fining drivers and pocketing the money while off-duty.
Slovak police have revealed an elaborate plan for an acid attack in Košice, where a man, charged in 'Operation Leptač', allegedly prepared to severely injure two women with corrosive substances. He was reportedly seeking accomplices and meticulously mapping his victims' movements.
Slovak police are investigating politician Ján Ferenčák regarding suspicions of obstructing a public official's duty, focusing on his private properties and their permitting process. The case raises questions about potential conflicts of interest.
Slovak police operation 'Brat' (Brother) has successfully interrupted planned violent attacks on entrepreneurs, leading to one person being charged with preparing a crime, facing up to 12 years in prison.
Slovak police have launched 'Operation Tábor' targeting organized crime groups, leading to house searches and the arrest of a prison guard as part of a crackdown on a drug network.
Slovak police conducted "Operation Medellin," arresting 12 individuals and charging eight with organized crime in connection with a large drug network.
Police in Trebišov, Slovakia, have charged a woman with human trafficking, alleging she forced her minor daughter to provide sexual services for financial gain.
Bratislava police have revealed a severe case of sexual violence and child pornography, involving a man who allegedly abused his stepdaughter for years since her early age, as part of 'Operation SEGAL'.
Police in Ružomberok, Slovakia, are seeking public assistance to find 13-year-old Gabriela Dunková, who left a diagnostic center in Ružomberok on Wednesday evening and has not been heard from since.
Slovak financial administration and police, in an operation dubbed "SOVA," seized 7 kilograms of marijuana valued at tens of thousands of euros, with suspects facing potential prison sentences of 8 to 20 years.
Slovak police have charged the mayor of Lučenec with abuse of public official authority, confirming that the prosecution is related to the signing of waste export contracts without the city council's consent.
A highly publicized police operation targeting Ján Čurilla and his colleagues in Slovakia reportedly ended in a fiasco, with the theatrical action failing to achieve its objectives.
Slovak special police forces (kukláči) intervened in Bratislava, preventing a deal involving sniper rifles. Investigators have charged the suspects with illegal arms possession and drug-related criminal activity.
Two recent resolutions by the Slovak police inspection demonstrate a double standard in its approach to suspects, with strict regimes deemed acceptable for some detainees but criminal for others.
Slovak police officers, known as 'čurillovci', spent the night in police cells after being detained in connection with the 'Takáčovci' case. They are expected to be questioned by the inspection today.
Police in the Sobrance district arrested two men in the act of breaking into a parcel box in Lekárovce, who now face up to two years in prison and suspicion of drug-related offenses.
An inspection operation by the Slovak police began in the morning, targeting individuals known as 'Čurillovci', with their lawyer stating that a large number of riot police were involved.
The Slovak Ombudsman has found that police officers in Slovenská Ľupča violated several duties, including failing to record an intervention and unprofessional conduct, calling for regular checks and thorough instruction on citizens' rights.
Traffic officers in Námestovo stopped a teenage driver whose breathalyzer was negative for alcohol but who tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine use during roadside screening.
Following an attack on Indian students in Nitra by masked men, which caused outrage, Slovak police launched operation "Predsudok" and arrested four teenage suspects.
In Slovakia, police are unofficially collaborating with controversial online 'predator hunters' who pose as minors on social media to entrap sexual predators. Experts, however, are warning about the potential risks and ethical concerns associated with these vigilante tactics.
Slovak police claim to have assisted Hungarian authorities in apprehending a dangerous human trafficker who was attempting to cross the border with 11 Syrian migrants, leading to his conviction by a Hungarian court.
Slovak police have deployed a drone to monitor a problematic road section between Streženice and Lednické Rovne, where traffic violations are frequently reported.
Slovak police investigator Ján Čurilla, currently suspended, has publicly stated his intention to continue speaking out despite a new Interior Ministry regulation that prohibits police officers from providing information without superior approval.
Slovak police have proposed charging two men with murder in connection with the shooting of a victim a day after a million-euro bank robbery in Galanta in 2011.
Police officers from the National Anti-Drug Unit and criminal police are carrying out an anti-drug operation, codenamed "Skriňa," in the Prešov and Sabinov districts of Slovakia.
Slovak police have reopened the investigation into the death of 32-year-old Martin Čupák, who died after a single punch from Jakub S., a trained MMA fighter, which left him in a coma with severe brain damage.
Slovak police have conducted a major operation, dismantling an organized crime group that allegedly used extortion, violence, and intimidation to control the business environment in a style reminiscent of the 1990s.
Slovak police have conducted an operation dubbed 'Programátor' in northern Slovakia, resulting in further charges in a case involving over 8.5 million euros. A total of 16 individuals and 12 legal entities are now facing prosecution.
Slovak police are searching for a perpetrator who cruelly tied a dog in a sack and left it by a fence in the village of Bojná, prompting an animal cruelty investigation.
Police in Slovakia have revealed details about a car they are searching for in connection with a violent death case in Gelnica, advising the public not to approach the vehicle or its occupants.
Slovak police are investigating a roadshow for youth, organized by the Ministry of Interior, which involved the husband of influencer Plačková, though no charges have been filed yet.
Slovak police have reported a surge in fraudulent SMS messages that threaten citizens with non-existent traffic fines. The messages urge immediate payment and link victims to a convincing replica of a ministry website.
Investigators in Lučenec, Slovakia, have addressed two cases involving vending machines in the city, with expert analysis confirming the presence of prohibited psychoactive substances in both. Two individuals have been charged in connection with these incidents.
According to the indictment in the 'Očistec' case, the Bödör police 'octopus' allegedly sought compromising information not only on opponents but also on a high-ranking Smer official.
Slovak police are warning the public about fake female police profiles appearing on social media, which are used to lure users with explicit content and stolen videos as part of elaborate scams.
Slovak police are investigating an incident in Kapušianske Kľačany where an adult male allegedly attacked a child, causing chest contusions and a headache.
Slovak police conducted "Operation Aurelia" in eastern Slovakia, seizing equipment and documents in connection with EU funds. A company belonging to the brother of a current state secretary is involved in the case, though he was not detained.
The Slovak police inspection is defending itself against claims by the SaS party regarding alleged inaction in the case of a kidnapped Vietnamese man, emphasizing that only investigators and prosecutors have access to the case file.
Five individuals, including a prison guard, have been arrested in Slovakia as part of "Operation Tábor," targeting members of the Sereď gang, with a court expected to rule on pre-trial detention for two of them.
A major police operation in Slovakia, dubbed "Tábor," revealed a network smuggling drugs and mobile phones into prisons, with a prison guard among those charged.
Slovak police (ÚBOK) conducted a raid in southern Slovakia, detaining the son of a gravedigger linked to the Sátor gang in connection with illegal armaments.
Police officers in Slovakia have stated they feel unsafe with a colleague who carries a weapon and report receiving threats from their superiors, refusing to take responsibility for potential tragic consequences.
Slovak police in the Prešov region seized dairy technology as part of "Operation Technology II," investigating fraud related to Eurofunds with total damages estimated at nearly 976,000 euros.
An investigation by elite Slovak police has concluded that there is no evidence to support claims made by the Smer party last summer that the United Kingdom attempted to influence the 2023 parliamentary elections against them.
Slovak police have launched a treason investigation against Prime Minister Robert Fico, following accusations from the opposition regarding his suspension of emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine.
Slovak police are conducting 'Operation Slave' in the Spiš region, carrying out house searches and continuing with procedural actions as part of the operation.
An investigation dubbed 'the investigation of the century' details how police unraveled a network of evidence surrounding Marian Kočner, a figure who boasted about his influence over journalists.
Slovak police officers Čurilla and Ďurka are denying new accusations that they attempted to coerce witnesses, for example, by threatening them with detention, as prosecutors review potential errors in the detention proposal.
Slovak police are using drones to monitor drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians from above, issuing fines for offenses such as running red lights and using phones while driving, though they keep the number and locations of drones secret for tactical reasons.
Slovak police have launched an anti-drug raid operation named 'Hlavička' (Headshot) in the early morning hours. Further details about the scope and targets of the operation are expected.
Interpol and Slovak police have arrested an internationally wanted Egyptian citizen in Prešov, Slovakia, who was hiding under a false name and is accused of misusing a charity fund to embezzle millions of euros.
Police officers Ján Čurilla and his colleagues, along with prosecutor Michal Šúrek, are being prosecuted for allegedly just doing their job, with key witnesses against them including prominent figures like Jaroslav Haščák and Dušan Kováčik.
A police operation directly at the General Prosecutor's Office stirred controversy over a 'vendetta', while Slovakia deals with repatriations from the Middle East and the government plans changes for elections from abroad.
Slovak police in Bratislava arrested tax inspectors in an operation dubbed 'Farewell' for allegedly accepting bribes to prevent the prosecution of legal violations and the imposition of fines.
Slovak police are investigating a villa in France, and the partner of National Bank of Slovakia Governor Peter Kažimír is threatening to sue Denník N for reporting on her and the property, while the governor was questioned about the Brhel conviction.
A police officer from the Šaľa district department has been charged with physical assault for allegedly beating a suspect at the station, facing up to 10 years in prison.
Slovak police have concluded their investigation into the express train collision near Jablonov nad Turňou and have charged a 34-year-old train driver with general endangerment, facing up to ten years in prison.
Slovak police are actively investigating a significant COVID-19 related fraud case and the murder of a teenage girl in Stará Ľubovňa. A special police team, 'Covid,' is involved in the operations.
Following public outrage and police intervention, financial authorities withdrew a fine against an ice cream vendor, reminiscent of a previous incident involving a langoš seller.
Slovak police have charged four individuals with human trafficking, alleging that parents facilitated the marriage of their minor children. The children involved have been placed in institutional care.
Police in Ružomberok, Slovakia, arrested and charged Ivan Hazucha, a repeat sex offender who appeared in the well-known 2019 Czech documentary 'In the Net'. Hazucha was reportedly more concerned about his reputation than his victims' feelings.
Slovak police officers and a prosecutor are suing Robert Kaliňák and the Smer party for statements alleging they are part of a 'mafia,' seeking an apology and a total of 130,000 euros.
Police in Ružomberok pursued a drug-impaired driver who failed to stop, leading to a chase on a forest road where the vehicle eventually crashed into bushes.
Slovak police are implementing various measures aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence, recognizing it as a serious problem requiring close cooperation between the state and experts.
Slovak police are investigating a violent overnight assault in Banská Bystrica and are searching for three individuals captured on surveillance footage who may be able to help clarify the brutal attack.
Approximately 250 police officers, assisted by Europol experts, were deployed in an operation dubbed 'LEO' that successfully dismantled a drug cartel, whose members had earned nearly one million euros.
Slovak police issued a warning about water safety after divers recovered the body of a 54-year-old man from a lake near Réca, Senec, following alcohol consumption. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy and urging caution.
Slovak police mistakenly sent classified information via mail to the 'Čurillovci' group, documents they were not authorized to receive. Their lawyer, Kubina, questioned whether this incident was a deliberate trap or an intelligence game.
Slovak police, as part of the Urus operation, have arrested another suspect while driving a car, continuing their offensive against an international drug group and expanding the investigation.
Slovak police are warning the public about the increasing risk of products sold as CBD or CBG, as some have been found to contain dangerous substances, leading to reported deaths and child hospitalizations.
Bratislava city police are collecting fines via mobile phones and providing receipts by photographing the screen, a practice that has raised concerns among the public and legal experts regarding its safety and legality.
An investigation into a March ATM explosion in western Slovakia revealed that a 25-year-old policewoman helped the perpetrator legalize the stolen money.
Slovak police have carried out an anti-drug raid, codenamed 'Courier,' in the Trnava region, resulting in the detention of three suspects involved in drug trafficking, with a fourth suspect still being sought.
Former Slovak police investigator Roman Stahl, previously charged alongside Bödör and Gašpar, is now facing indictment alone. While paragraph 363 did not help him, the government's amendment to the criminal code, pushed by Tibor Gašpar, is relevant to his case.
The Slovak Financial Administration and Police Force have signed a cooperation agreement and established an expert team called 'Tax Shield' to jointly combat tax fraud and block assets of fraudsters in a timely manner.
Slovak police announced they have found a car believed to be a key piece of evidence in a criminal case where a man from Banská Bystrica allegedly held a woman from Revúca captive for a week inside the vehicle.
Slovak police criticized a mother who reported an alleged kidnapping attempt of her daughter during a taxi ride on social media, but failed to contact the police directly, who later found no evidence of an abduction.
Slovakia's National Anti-Drug Unit has initiated 'Operation Dýka' across the Trenčín and Trnava regions, leading to the arrest of two suspects and ongoing raids in multiple locations.
A Slovak police chief was caught driving at 177 km/h through a village, but his 'punishment' for the severe speeding violation has surprised many, as he was reluctant to explain his rush.
Following a raid in southern Slovakia and a series of interrogations, Slovak police have released the son of a gravedigger linked to the notorious Sátor gang, along with other detainees.
The investigation into the disappearance of two individuals in Podunajské Biskupice is intensifying, with police charging two people and detaining three others during raids, while one suspect fled abroad.
Slovak police have defended an investigator who halted the 'Rozuzlenie' case, revealing details from wiretaps and methods used by the Slovak Information Service (SIS). The investigator is reportedly a
A police operation named 'Chalupa' in the Prievidza and Nitra districts of Slovakia uncovered illegal weapons and prohibited accessories, with an accused man facing several years in prison.
Police in Slovakia have discovered 11 Indian and 2 Nepali nationals working illegally at a firm in Trnava, ordering them to leave the country within fifteen days.
Criminal investigators in Malacky, Slovakia, made a record seizure of 50 kilograms of drugs found in a van. The accused faces a potential prison sentence of 10 to 25 years if convicted.
A Slovak police officer has been charged alongside Tibor Gašpar and Norbert Bödör, with Marian Kočner and Norbert Bödör reportedly discussing the officer via the Threema app.
Slovak police have detained a suspect in connection with a hall fire at a Czech arms factory in Pardubice, with counter-terrorism units from both countries involved in the investigation, which is being treated as a case of terrorism.
Two weeks after the 'Kajúcnik' operation, the police inspection held a press conference to defend the prosecution of suspended police officers Ján Čurilla and others. The head of the Veritas investigation team, Juraj Lukáč, appeared publicly for the first time.
Slovak police are advising drivers to exercise maximum caution due to ongoing roadworks on the D1 highway near the Bernolákovo junction, warning of signage changes and longer travel times in both directions.
Slovak police are investigating an intervention against minors in Soblahov, with the Inspection Service Office initiating criminal proceedings on suspicion of abuse of public authority.
A new head is reportedly being appointed to Slovakia's elite police anti-corruption unit (ÚBOK), an official who previously vacationed in Russia, raising concerns amidst the general prosecutor's assessment of the catastrophic state of the fight against corruption.
Lawyer described the current situation regarding the 'Čurilla group' of police officers, with Ján Čurilla undergoing interrogation and further testimonies expected in the case.
Bratislava police conducted a raid and arrested a 44-year-old man suspected of a series of car thefts. Authorities seized equipment used for vehicle theft and a large quantity of electronics during the operation.
Slovak police detained several former National Criminal Agency (NAKA) investigators, including Ján Čurilla and Pavol Ďurka, who previously investigated cases related to Robert Fico's Smer party.
Slovak police have launched an investigation into a criminal complaint filed by the SaS party concerning an ambulance tender, which is suspected of involving abuse of power. The anti-corruption unit is handling the case.