International drug trafficking group dismantled in North Macedonia; 79 kg marijuana seized, 5 arrested

North Macedonian authorities dismantled an international drug trafficking group, seizing 79 kg of marijuana and arresting five individuals on charges of unauthorized production and distribution of narcotics. The operation, led by the Investigative Department of the Control and Investigation Sector, follows a prior investigation. This is a routine law enforcement action with no broader geopolitical or market implications.