What should I do if I find a weapon or ammunition?

Do not touch it, move it, or bring it to a police station. Call 192 immediately, and police officers will come to the location and safely take custody of it.

Can I be punished if I voluntarily surrender a weapon I possess?

No. Voluntary surrender of weapons, ammunition, and explosive devices under the "Less Weapons, Less Tragedies" campaign does not lead to misdemeanor or criminal proceedings and can be done anonymously.

What was found in Međimurje?

On July 31, 2026, a citizen found a "CZ" M70AB2 assault rifle, six magazines, and 116 rounds of rifle ammunition while cleaning a house.

Crime

Cleaning House in Međimurje Leads to Discovery of Assault Rifle and 116 Rounds of Ammunition

C.K. · Prije 3h | 2 min

Međimurje Police Department thanks the citizen and issues a clear appeal: do not touch found weapons, call 192.

Summary

A citizen in Međimurje found an assault rifle, 6 magazines, and 116 rounds of ammunition.
Police safely took the weapon and praised the finder's responsible behavior.
Police appeal: do not touch found weapons, do not bring them to the station, call 192 immediately.
Voluntary weapon surrender is anonymous and without sanctions under the "Less Weapons, Less Tragedies" campaign.

An extraordinary discovery was made by a citizen in Međimurje while cleaning a family home on Friday, July 31, 2026. Among the belongings, they found a "CZ" M70AB2 assault rifle, six accompanying magazines, and as many as 116 rounds of rifle ammunition.

Instead of panicking, the citizen acted responsibly and immediately notified the police. Officers safely took possession of the weapon and ammunition, storing them at the Međimurje Police Department.

Police Issue Appeal: Do Not Bring Weapons to Stations

In light of this incident, the Međimurje Police Department issued a clear appeal to all citizens on Monday. They emphasized that voluntary surrender is the safest way to remove dangerous items from homes and surroundings, and reminded everyone of a key rule.

We appeal to all individuals who possess or find weapons, ammunition, explosives, or other lethal items not to touch them, move them, or bring them to police stations themselves. Simply call 192, and qualified officers will arrive at a pre-arranged location to safely take custody of the dangerous items.

Campaign "Less Weapons, Less Tragedies"

The police highlight that citizens can voluntarily surrender both illegal and legal weapons, ammunition, and explosive devices without any sanctions as part of the national campaign "Less Weapons, Less Tragedies." Surrender can be done anonymously, without initiating misdemeanor or criminal proceedings for illegal possession of these items.

The Međimurje Police Department once again thanked the citizen for their responsible behavior and awareness of the potential danger such discoveries pose.