What exactly did the 27-year-old Italian do on Zrće?

He is suspected of tearing a necklace from the neck of a 20-year-old in a nightclub on July 31, 2026, and attempting to do the same to a 19-year-old.

What weapons were found on Brač?

Police found a hand grenade, 151 grams of gunpowder, several rifles (one with a silencer and scope), a pistol, an artillery shell igniter, 140 rounds of ammunition, and 500 percussion caps.

Why is the Ministry of Culture involved in the Brač case?

Because an unregistered amphora was found at the suspect's home, which constitutes a misdemeanor under the Act on Protection and Preservation of Cultural Heritage.

Crime

Italian Arrested on Zrće for Chain Snatching, Arsenal of Weapons Seized on Brač

A.F. · 03. 08. 2026. | 2 min

Police report two separate incidents over the weekend: a young Italian man stole jewelry, while an older man possessed weapons and an ancient vessel.

Summary

A 27-year-old Italian was criminally charged on Zrće for snatching necklaces from guests.
Police on Brač found an arsenal of weapons, including grenades, rifles, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, at a 61-year-old's home.
In addition to the weapons, an unregistered amphora was also discovered at the same man's residence, leading to misdemeanor proceedings.

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The Split-Dalmatia Police Department reported on Monday on two separate incidents that marked the past weekend. On the famous Zrće beach, a young Italian man was arrested for stealing chains, while on the island of Brač, a much larger arsenal of weapons and a valuable historical artifact were found.

Chains Stolen on Zrće

Police officers from the Novalja Police Station conducted a criminal investigation into a 27-year-old Italian citizen. He is suspected of committing aggravated theft and attempted aggravated theft in a nightclub on Zrće beach on the night of July 31, 2026.

According to the investigation results, the 27-year-old tore a chain from the neck of a 20-year-old compatriot and stole it. On the same occasion, he attempted to steal a chain from a 19-year-old Italian in the same manner, but failed in that attempt. A criminal report was filed against him with the competent state attorney's office.

Weapons and Amphora on Brač

In the second case, police on the island of Brač completed a criminal investigation against a 61-year-old man. He is charged with illegal possession, manufacturing, and procurement of weapons and explosive substances.

During a search of his home, an entire arsenal was found and seized: a hand grenade without a fuse, 151 grams of gunpowder, a rifled rifle with a scope and silencer, an artillery shell igniter, two more rifles, a pistol, 140 pieces of various ammunition, and 500 percussion caps.

However, the police's surprises did not end there. An amphora was also found in the suspect's possession, which was determined to be unregistered. The Cultural Heritage Inspectorate of the Ministry of Culture and Media was informed about this part of the case and will initiate a misdemeanor proceeding against the 61-year-old for violating the Law on the Protection and Preservation of Cultural Heritage.

In addition to the criminal report, he was also reported for a misdemeanor under the Law on the Procurement and Possession of Weapons by Citizens.