In February 2026, the defendant purchased a box of firecrackers at a second-hand market in Debrecen, then obtained additional materials needed to make explosive devices from online sources and local shops. He later produced four firecrackers at his home, placing small steel balls inside one of them, and carried out test explosions in the yard of his property.

On March 25, 2026, investigators seized materials and devices from the man’s home that could be used for the production of gunpowder and explosive substances.

The Hajdúböszörmény District Prosecutor’s Office has charged the man, who admitted to committing the offence, with the preparation of the crime of misuse of explosives or explosive devices. In its indictment requesting a criminal order, the prosecution proposed that the Hajdúböszörmény District Court impose a suspended prison sentence on the defendant based on the case documents.

A police photograph taken during the search of the suspect’s home shows the seized items that were allegedly intended for the production of explosive devices.

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Main picture: illustration.

During the operation, a total of 19 people were taken into custody, with four of them being transferred to prison to begin serving their sentences. Officers also conducted checks at the city’s railway and bus stations, as well as other busy public areas, and verified the identities of nearly 400 people.

According to the investigation, a car was travelling in Debrecen from Alsójózsai Street toward Szentgyörgyfalvi Street at around 9:00 a.m. on July 19, 2026. When the vehicle reached a railway crossing, it struck and broke one of the crossing barriers before leaving the scene.

The Debrecen Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the circumstances to come forward. Witnesses can report in person at the Traffic Department of the Debrecen Police Headquarters (149 Sámsoni Road, Debrecen), by calling +36 52 457 040, the Telefontanú (Witness Hotline) at +36 80 555 111, or the emergency number 112, which is available free of charge.

Police received a report on the afternoon of July 14 that a mummified body had been discovered in the Vénszőlőskert area of Mikepércs. Investigators immediately launched an inquiry with the involvement of forensic experts. An autopsy carried out the following day revealed that the victim had died as a result of foul play. The formal identification of the deceased is still ongoing.

After the discovery, detectives interviewed witnesses, collected evidence and followed up on small pieces of information that quickly led them to a suspect. A 34-year-old man from Mikepércs was brought in for questioning on July 16, where he allegedly gave a detailed confession.

According to the investigation, the suspect had been drinking with a friend at a vineyard property on a winter evening in 2025. An argument broke out between the two men, during which the suspect allegedly beat his friend so severely that he died from his injuries. He then transported the body to a nearby abandoned, dilapidated building and hid it there.

The Criminal Directorate of the HajdĂş-Bihar County Police Headquarters has launched criminal proceedings on suspicion of battery causing death. The 34-year-old suspect has been taken into custody, and on July 18 a court ordered his pre-trial detention.

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The investigation found that a 29-year-old man from Polgár and five men from the nearby village of Prügy had been regularly supplying illegal drugs to users in Hajdú-Bihar, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, and Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg counties until their arrest. Criminal proceedings were initially launched against them for trafficking in new psychoactive substances.

During searches, police seized more than 9 million forints (approximately €23,000) in cash, jewellery, digital scales, mobile phones, and nearly 100 grams of suspected narcotics. As the investigation progressed, officers also identified and questioned several drug users connected to the network.

Three of the suspects—a man from Polgár and two residents of Prügy—were taken into custody, and the Debrecen District Court ordered their pre-trial detention on July 19, 2024. The remaining three suspects were allowed to remain at liberty while the investigation continued.

Forensic experts later examined the seized substances and confirmed that they qualified as narcotic drugs under Hungarian law. As a result, the suspects now face charges of drug trafficking committed as members of a criminal association, a more serious offence than the original allegations.

Investigators from the Criminal Directorate of the HajdĂş-Bihar County Police Headquarters have completed the investigation and forwarded the case file to the prosecution for further legal proceedings.

Police knew that an arrest warrant had been issued for the man, so they were searching for him in Debrecen yesterday morning. They spotted him walking on Tegez Street, but when he noticed the uniformed officers, he immediately ran away. A chase continued through several streets, but eventually the man was caught and handcuffed.

The 32-year-old had a reason to hide: he had failed to begin serving a final 2-year-and-6-month prison sentence imposed for thefts, which led authorities to issue a warrant for his arrest.

Police took him into custody and later transferred him to a correctional facility.

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According to the available information, the man shown in the released image allegedly stole a wallet from a department store in Debrecen at around 10:30 a.m. on 14 June 2026.

Police are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about the incident to come forward. They can report in person at the Debrecen Police Department (4 Budai Ézsaiás Street, Debrecen), call +36 52 457 040 at any time of the day, contact the anonymous Telefontanú (Telephone Witness) hotline at +36 80 555 111, or dial the emergency number 112.

The police will treat all reports confidentially.

Emese Vivien Horváth is approximately 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) tall, has a slim build, brown eyes, and long hair.

The police ask anyone with information about the whereabouts of the girl shown in the photo to contact the Debrecen Police Department in person at 4 Budai Ézsaiás Street, Debrecen, or by calling +36 52 457 040, which is available 24 hours a day. Information can also be provided via the Telefontanú (Telephone Witness) hotline at +36 80 555 111, or by calling the free emergency number 112.

All reports will be treated confidentially by the police.

According to a statement issued by the Debrecen Regional Court, the incident occurred on the evening of January 21, 2025, when several Mongolian citizens working in Debrecen gathered at an apartment on FĂĽredi Road to bid farewell to a colleague who was leaving Hungary the following day. The group consumed large amounts of whisky and beer, and several attendees, including both defendants, became intoxicated.

An argument escalated outside the apartment

The two men had already argued inside the apartment, although the dispute did not turn physical at that stage. Around 10 p.m., after the gathering ended and the group moved outside, the argument resumed.

According to the indictment summarized by the court, the second defendant punched the first defendant in the head at least twice before the two became involved in a struggle and fell to the ground. Their companions intervened, separating them and leading them several metres apart.

The confrontation, however, did not end there.

The court says the first defendant walked to his nearby parked car, retrieved a utility knife from the trunk, and returned to confront the other man. During a second altercation, he allegedly slashed the second defendant twice, cutting his neck and the left side of his face. The force of the attack was such that a seven-centimetre section of the knife blade broke off.

Experts say the injuries could easily have been fatal

The injured man was separated from his attacker by other members of the group before being taken to hospital by ambulance.

According to the Debrecen Regional Court, the utility knife used in the attack was capable of causing death. Based on the location of the injuries, as well as the direction and force of the blows, forensic experts concluded that both wounds carried a realistic risk of being fatal, with the victim surviving only by chance.

Defendant also charged with drink-driving

Following the stabbing, the first defendant returned to his vehicle. The injured man reportedly tried to stop him from leaving by opening the driver’s door and grabbing him, but despite being intoxicated, the defendant managed to drive away from the scene.

For this reason, prosecutors also charged him with drink-driving in addition to attempted murder.

Defendant denies attempted murder charge

At the preparatory hearing, the first defendant appeared via video link from prison with the assistance of a Mongolian-Hungarian interpreter. He denied the attempted murder charge but admitted driving under the influence, claiming he got behind the wheel only because of the circumstances.

According to information presented during the hearing, prosecutors indicated that if the defendant had pleaded guilty, they would have sought a seven-year prison sentence followed by deportation from Hungary for seven years after serving his sentence. As he denied the attempted murder charge, the case will proceed to a full trial.

Second defendant is wanted by authorities

The second defendant is charged with disorderly conduct. According to the Debrecen Regional Court, he left his known address during the criminal proceedings and could not be summoned. The court has therefore issued an arrest warrant, which remains in effect.

The trial is expected to continue in the autumn, when witnesses as well as forensic medical and psychiatric experts will be heard.