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Police officers from the Maribor Police Department handled 27 traffic accidents and apprehended 13 foreign nationals who had illegally crossed the border within a 24-hour period
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Police officers from the Maribor Police Department handled 27 traffic accidents and apprehended 13 foreign nationals who had illegally crossed the border within a 24-hour period

Police in the Maribor district reported handling 302 calls, including 113 interventions, over a 24-hour period ending November 3, 2026. Officers processed 27 traffic accidents, noting that animals were involved in 14 of these incidents, resulting in one minor injury and property damage elsewhere. One vehicle was impounded, and one driver was detained for driving under the influence of alcohol. In terms of crime, police addressed 23 reports involving theft, fraud, threats, and minor assaults, alongside 13 violations of public order. Authorities identified 13 foreign nationals who had crossed the border illegally, primarily from Croatia. These individuals included three Sudanese citizens found on a train in Maribor, two Iranians, one Cameroonian, and six Afghans, all of whom requested international protection.

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Police officers from the Maribor Police Department handled 27 traffic accidents and apprehended 13 foreign nationals who had illegally crossed the border within a 24-hour period

Police in the Maribor district reported handling 302 calls, including 113 interventions, over a 24-hour period ending November 3, 2026. Officers processed 27 traffic accidents, noting that animals were involved in 14 of these incidents, resulting in one minor injury and property damage elsewhere. One vehicle was impounded, and one driver was detained for driving under the influence of alcohol. In terms of crime, police addressed 23 reports involving theft, fraud, threats, and minor assaults, alongside 13 violations of public order. Authorities identified 13 foreign nationals who had crossed the border illegally, primarily from Croatia. These individuals included three Sudanese citizens found on a train in Maribor, two Iranians, one Cameroonian, and six Afghans, all of whom requested international protection.

Bias read (Center): The article relies exclusively on official police data and uses neutral, administrative language to report on border crossings and asylum requests without adding editorial commentary or value judgments.

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Police officers in the Maribor Police Department area apprehended 12 foreign nationals in a single day, including three who were found on a train

Police in the Maribor district reported identifying twelve foreign nationals who entered Slovenia through unauthorized border crossings over a 24-hour period. Three Sudanese citizens were detected during a train inspection in Maribor and subsequently applied for international protection. One Iranian citizen was identified after crossing from Croatia into Sredisce ob Dravi, where he also requested asylum. In the early morning hours, two individuals, an Iranian and a Cameroonian national, were apprehended crossing from Croatia into Sredisce ob Dravi, while six Afghan citizens were located in the settlement of Ormoz after entering from Croatia. Police stated that the legal proceedings regarding the latter groups are currently ongoing.

Bias read (Center): The report relies exclusively on police statements using neutral administrative terminology like 'unauthorized manner' and 'identified,' presenting a factual account of enforcement actions without editorializing or value judgments.

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PU Maribor: Thieves active in Maribor; near Oplotnica, a driver hit three pedestrians

The Maribor Police Directorate reported handling 129 calls between 5 AM yesterday and 5 AM today, including 58 incidents requiring police intervention. Officers processed six criminal offenses, seven Category I traffic accidents, and four reports of public order violations during this period. Criminal activity included break-ins into two commercial premises and a shop in the Tabor district, resulting in approximately 2,000 euros in damage and theft of cash and tobacco products. A significant traffic accident occurred near Oplotnica where a driver hit a ditch before colliding with three pedestrians. All three pedestrians were transported to the hospital with minor injuries, and police announced they would issue a payment order to the driver for causing the traffic violation.

Bias read (Center): The article relies exclusively on official police statistics and factual reporting of local crime and traffic incidents without employing loaded language or taking a partisan stance.

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