Romanian Police Uncover Illegal Weapons in Major County-Wide Raid

Romanian Police Seize Weapons in Dolj County Operation Jupiter Dolj County, Romania – In a coordinated effort under Operation Jupiter, Romanian police conducted searches in three locations within Dolj County on Monday, June 2nd, 2025. The operation, overseen by prosecutors from the High Court of Cassation and Justice and the Inspectorate General of the Romanian Police, resulted in the discovery and confiscation of four unlicensed weapons and several metallic projectiles. "In the framework of Operation Jupiter, police in Dolj County carried out an action this morning," stated a police spokesperson in a video statement. "In the localities of Maglavit, Unirea, and Poiana Mare, four unauthorized weapons and many related metallic projectiles were discovered and seized." The police spokesperson further explained that the activities were part of ongoing criminal investigations into violations of weapons regulations. The investigation is ongoing, and further legal measures will be taken based on the results. Participating officers included those from the Weapons and Explosives and Dangerous Substances Service of Dolj County, as well as sections of the Municipal Police of Calafat and the Rural Police of Poiana Mare. The successful operation highlights the ongoing efforts of Romanian law enforcement to maintain public safety and enforce weapons regulations.