Czech police are investigating the theft of an 800-year-old skull, believed to be a relic of Saint Zdislava, from a church in the Czech Republic. The valuable artifact was reportedly stolen in broad daylight, prompting a widespread search for the perpetrator.
The National Centre against Organized Crime (NCOZ) arrested 11 people, including a chief physician, during a raid at the Central Military Hospital and other locations, on suspicion of obstructing justice, fraud, and falsifying medical reports.
Czech detectives have charged three additional individuals, reportedly including former minister Blažek, in a bitcoin case involving donations to the Ministry of Justice, alleging money laundering and abuse of official power.
Czech police have recommended charging four employees of a private hospital in the Central Bohemian Region with fraud, alleging they were involved in fictitiously reporting healthcare services.
The police have prepared an information campaign called "Hey, Motorcycle!" to remind drivers and motorcyclists how to behave towards each other on the road, as they don't always notice each other in time. The campaign started near Hradec Králové.
Czech police have charged 22 foreigners in the Děčín region for allegedly forging medical reports to falsely claim over 2.3 million CZK in state benefits, pretending to have disabilities.
Czech police have detained seven individuals, including two Ministry of Industry and Trade employees and a building authority official. They are suspected of fraudulently obtaining subsidies for an innovation center intended for scientific startups and projects.
Police in the Hradec Králové and Karlovy Vary regions increased road controls during Easter and the extended spring weekend, checking for adherence to regulations, valid documents, and impaired driving.
Police in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm are utilizing mobile drug laboratories that resemble small coffee makers. These devices can detect drugs from a simple swab of a doorknob within moments, having been in use for a year.
An arson attack involving six Molotov cocktails occurred at the Russian House in Prague, with authorities searching for the perpetrators. The timing of the attack, coinciding with the closing event of 'Days of Russian Culture,' suggests it was not random.
Czech police have charged 32 individuals in connection with a match-fixing scandal, with the investigation implicating the club Karvina from the top Czech football league.
As motorcycle season begins, Czech police are appealing to drivers and motorcyclists for increased caution on the roads, reminding them to adjust to the presence of motorcycles after winter.
Czech police have completed their examination of the LPP Holding hall in Pardubice, which burned down on Friday, and all indications suggest the fire was intentionally set.
Czech police are searching for a man seen fleeing the scene of an intentional fire that destroyed two cars in Hluboká nad Vltavou, based on CCTV footage.
Czech police have charged a soldier with serious bodily harm for attacking General Roman Hyťha, head of the army's intelligence section, with a knife last September.
Czech police have accused ten individuals following a raid on the Central Military Hospital in Prague, prompting Prime Minister Babiš to speak of the facility's decline and call for swift intervention.
Czech police from the National Anti-Drug Centre have proposed indicting 22 individuals, including 20 Czechs and two foreigners, for the production and sale of drugs, with raw materials sourced from Ukraine and Spain.
Czech police have concluded their investigation into text messages sent by Foreign Minister Petr Macinka to President Petr Pavel's advisor, Petr Kolář, with the decision not yet final.
Czech police are warning the public about a new wave of fraudulent SMS messages impersonating law enforcement, which attempt to trick recipients into providing sensitive payment card information.
The annual "Speed Marathon" has commenced in the Czech Republic, an initiative where police measure vehicle speeds at locations identified by local residents. The campaign aims to raise awareness about speeding rather than primarily issuing fines.
Czech police are preparing for the upcoming Europe-wide 'Speed Marathon' operation, targeting speeding drivers across hundreds of locations. Citizens actively participated in identifying high-risk areas for speed enforcement.
The General Inspectorate of Security Forces (GIBS) has charged 20 police officers from the Domašov highway department in Brno with suspected abuse of power, with some also facing charges of accepting bribes.
Ukrainian drone attacks have again damaged Russia's Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea, a key fuel export hub, according to the governor, following previous attacks that also damaged a school and resulted in injuries.
Czech police have proposed indicting former MP Petr Wolf for obstructing an official decision. Wolf, previously convicted of subsidy fraud, had been hiding in Paraguay for years before his arrest there last September.
Czech police are appealing to families to equip seniors with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia with locators, as the number of missing persons cases involving them is increasing due to an aging population and higher prevalence of these diseases.
Czech police have announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with a fire that destroyed a warehouse belonging to a company supplying drones to Ukraine.
Czech police and defense company LPP are investigating a fire at a drone factory in Pardubice, which produces drones for Ukraine, with authorities exploring potential connections to Russian interests. The suspected attack has sparked a broader debate over security and state responsibility.
Police in Ústí nad Labem are prosecuting Technical Inspection inspectors for allegedly issuing certifications to revision technicians without proper examinations and for accepting bribes, with raids also conducted in Strakonice.
Czech police are investigating a subsidy of over 50 million crowns for the construction of a sports hall in Prague's Hloubětín, which was received by an association connected to former sports boss and head of the tennis association, Ivo Kaderka.
Czech police are preparing for another annual 'Speed Marathon' operation targeting speeding drivers, with the public once again able to suggest locations for patrols.
Two men, aged 21 and 30, in Hradec Králové have been charged with extortion after demanding protection money from a 20-year-old and threatening him with assault.
Police in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic, have begun using new drones to monitor homeless shelters on city property and identify illegal dumps. The drones will be shared with the municipal company Metropolnet.
The Czech National Centre against Organized Crime has completed its investigation into a company within the Agrofert holding, Penam, regarding an alleged subsidy fraud amounting to 100 million Czech crowns, confirming the conclusion after more than a year and a half.
Police in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic have arrested three members of an organized group suspected of producing dozens of kilograms of methamphetamine.
Scammers in the Czech Republic are impersonating Děčín police officers to trick citizens into revealing personal information, claiming someone is trying to take out a bank loan in their name.
Czech police have initiated another year of their public awareness campaign, 'Na kole jen s přilbou' (Only with a Helmet), citing over 25,000 cycling accidents between 2020 and 2025, with many caused by cyclists themselves or involving alcohol.
Czech police have charged seven individuals and two legal entities, including three public officials, in a case involving hundreds of millions in subsidies for an innovation center intended for office buildings and scientific firms. The investigation targets alleged fraud related to innovation center grants.
A police commander and unionist in Písek, Martin Červenka, has resigned, alleging he faced pressure and bullying within the Czech Police force after highlighting its poor state.
After two decades in security forces, Písek police commander and unionist Martin Červenka has resigned, leaving a harsh message. He had previously warned of the police's breakdown and supported 'fine protests.'
Czech police will increase patrols in crowded areas and near religious sites, along with road controls, during the upcoming Easter holidays to enhance safety over the long weekend.
Czech police have intervened in a corruption case involving Czech football, with the mayor of Karviná reportedly implicated. The article also mentions unused face-recognition cameras at Brno football matches.
Police in the Karlovy Vary region of the Czech Republic have charged 48 individuals in a widespread case of alleged bribery related to obtaining driving licenses, an investigation that has been ongoing since 2012.
Czech police and defense company LPP are investigating a fire at a drone factory in Pardubice, Czech Republic, which produces drones for Ukraine. An anti-Israel group claimed responsibility for the attack, but authorities are exploring potential connections to Russian interests.
The Czech Police's Air Service will receive 11 new helicopters from Airbus Helicopters Deutschland, with the Ministry of Interior signing a contract worth approximately 4.1 billion Czech crowns.
Czech police have dismissed a criminal complaint filed by actor Ondřej Vetchý, representing the 'Group D' association, which provides military aid to Ukraine. Vetchý has appealed to the prosecutor.
Police in the Moravian-Silesian region of the Czech Republic stopped an aerodynamic micro-vehicle, which at first looked like a racing bob, but was actually a velomobile.