UNMIK Police
30 JANUARY
2000
COMPILED BY COMMISSIONERS PRESS OFFICE
BRUCE LLOY
DMITRY KAPORTSEV
SPOKESPERSONS
THE GENERAL SITUATION IN THE
MISSION AREA REMAINS STABLE.
The following incidents occurred on 30/01/2000
ROBBERY/ INTERNATIONAL AGENCY
At 03 40 hrs, five individuals in unidentified type
of a white vehicle stole some items and a safe from the office of “ACT” (“Actions of Churches Together “)
international organization in PRISTINA. The security guard was found tied but unharmed.
UNMIK Police are conducting the investigation.
ASSAULT
A male Serb reported that at 17 00 hrs, ten Albanian
males had assaulted him in KOSOVO POLJE. No further information available for
the moment. UNMIK Police are investigating.
ARSON
At 17 55 hrs, an awning located in the courtyard of
a Male Serb was set on fire by unidentified suspect(s). UNMIK police
investigators discovered a path of footprints at the crime scene. The
investigation is pending.
THREATENING BEHAVIOR
A male Goran reported that at 17 00 hrs, three
unidentified males came to his shop and threatened him with a pistol, ordering
to vacate the premises. UNMIK Police are investigating.
RAPE
An Albanian female reported that at 16 45 hrs, an
Albanian male raped her at Dardanija Tunnel PRISTINA . The suspect was
interviewed by UNMIK Police but denied the allegations.
ARRESTS
Three
individuals were arrested by UNMIK Police in PRISTINA Region during the past 24
hours. One suspect was arrested for attempted murder, one suspect was arrested
for burglary and one for grenade attack.
The
following incidents occurred on 29/01/2000
ILLEGAL
POSSESSION OF WEAPONS AND DRUGS
At
1030 hrs, KFOR conducted a search of a residence in G.KUSCE and seized 12 bags
of marijuana seeds, 2 SKS rifles, a silencer, a pistol, a bayonet and various
ammo. Two male Serbs were arrested.
UXO
At
1615 hrs, a local male (ethnicity was not ascertained) reported to KFOR several
UXO items. An EOD team responded and confirmed an expended M60 fuse igniter and
several inert M68 rockets near the village of BUTIJA. Then, a reporter pointed
out a partially submerged MK British made cluster bomb. The area was marked.
The
following incidents occurred on 30/01/2000
GRENADE
ATTACK
At
1835 hrs, a grenade was thrown at a Serb owned house near the bus station in
GNJILANE. No injuries were reported. The case is under investigation.
ARSON
At
1200 hrs, an abandoned Roma owned house in VITINA was reported on fire. The
cause is suspected to be arson.
ARRESTS
KFOR
arrested 8 individuals: six- for curfew violation and two for illegal weapons
and drug possession.
COUNTERFEITING
At 1140 hrs, an Albanian male reported that he had
got a counterfeited 100 USD bill from an identified Albanian male. At 1145 hrs,
UNMIK Police arrested a suspect, who was in possession of seven counterfeited
100 USD bills. Two more suspects were identified. The case is under
investigation.
ARRESTS
UNMIK Police arrested one individual.
The following incidents occurred on 29/01/00
THREATENING BEHAVIOR
An Albanian female received threats from her Serb
neighbor in MITROVICA North. The
complainant was advised to vacate her apartment and to move to the southern
part of the city. The case is under investigation.
The following incidents occurred on 30/01/00
ILLEGAL HOUSE OCCUPATION
An
Albanian female in MITROVICA North reported that her flat was occupied, while
she was at the hospital in PRISTINA. The case is under investigation.
ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF WEAPONS /
AMMUNITION
·
At 0030 hrs, UNMIK
Police and KFOR confiscated one pistol and ammunition from an Albanian in PEC.
No further information was given at the time of this report.
·
At 0830 hrs KFOR
reported that in G.STREOC their patrol found one pistol and ammunition in a
vehicle occupied by two persons (ethnicity not given). Both individuals were
arrested.
·
At 1500 hrs KFOR
reported that their patrol found one assault rifle and ammo in a house
belonging to an Albanian male in LJAUMBARDA. The owner of the house was
arrested.
ARRESTS
Three
individuals were arrested for illegal possession of weapons in PEC Region.
PRISTINA AIRPORT
Five Yugoslavian citizens (ethnic Albanians) were
denied exit to different European countries due to not valid documents. One
Yugoslavian citizen (ethnic Albanian) was deported from Switzerland.
“G.JANKOVIC” BORDER CROSSING
The
roads are partly icy. Caution is advised.
“GLOBOCICA” BORDER CROSSING
The
road is reported to be in a good condition. The road was plowed. Snow chains
are still recommended.
“VRBNICA” BORDER CROSSING
A large ice build-up reported on the road
approximately 2 km from the border crossing. The area is hazardous for car
traffic.
Three Albanians attempted to cross the border
illegally. KFOR persuaded them to return to Albania.
Border Crossing Information
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BORDER CROSSING POINT |
STATUS (Open/Closed) working hours |
TIME
TO CROSS
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DAY
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NIGHT
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G.JANKOVIC
|
Open 24
Hours |
1 Hour |
1 Hour |
GLOBOCICA
|
Open 24
Hours |
5 Minutes |
5 Minutes- |
VRBNICA
|
Open 24
Hours |
10 Minutes |
10 Minutes |
CAFA
PRUSHIT
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WEATHER FORECAST
MONDAY, 31 JANUARY 2000: Some early morning mist or
freezing fog patches clearing with good sunny periods developing. Becoming mild
with a general thaw of lying snow by day. Winds light and variable. Minimum
temperature - 05 C; maximum temperature + 16 C.
TUESDAY, 01 FEBRUARY 2000: Some early morning mist or
freezing fog patches clearing with good sunny periods developing. Continuing
mild with a general thaw of lying snow by day. Winds light and variable.
Minimum temperature - 05 C; maximum temperature + 16 C.
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INCIDENT |
Recorded cases |
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INCIDENT
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Recorded
cases |
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Murder |
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NEW MASS
GRAVE SITES |
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Kidnapping |
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ARSON |
3 |
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MISSING
PERSONS |
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THREAT/INTIMIDATION |
3 |
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DEAD
BODIES |
|
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GRIEVOUS
ASSAULT |
1 |
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TRAFFIC
ACCIDENTS |
6 |
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SIMPLE ASSAULT |
3 |
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ARRESTS |
15 |
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EVICTION/ILLEGAL
HOUSE OCCUPATION |
4 |
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ROBBERY |
1 |
|
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BURGLARY |
8 |
|
|
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THEFT |
5 |
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|
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AUTO
THEFT |
7 |
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CRIMINAL
DAMAGE |
|
|
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LOOTING |
|
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RAPE |
1 |
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EXPLOSIONS |
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SHOOTING/GUNFIRE |
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UXO/MINE/GRENADE |
1 |
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BOMB
THREATS |
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PEOPLE
INJURED |
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ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF WEAPON |
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PEOPLE
KILLED |
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