Police Launch Criminal Investigation After Explosion in Svidník Causes Over 127,000 Euros in Damage

Police have initiated criminal proceedings for general endangerment following an explosion in Svidník that caused damage estimated at more than 127,000 euros. The investigation focuses on the serious nature of the incident, which authorities are treating as a case of general endangerment under Slovak criminal law. Svidník is a town in northeastern Slovakia near the Polish border, and the explosion represents a significant incident for the local community given the substantial property damage involved.