Major Drug Bust in Belgrade: Six Arrested Including Protest Leader
Authorities uncover a significant cache of illicit substances amid protests, leading to heightened security concerns.
In a coordinated operation by the police and the public prosecutor's office in Belgrade, six individuals were detained on suspicion of illegal possession and trafficking of narcotics.
This action comes after a raid on an establishment known as "RAFT 25 TH" located at 8 Velike Stepenice Street, where police discovered a substantial quantity of various drugs.
Among those arrested is Veljko Radunović, the leader of a group involved in recent protests against government actions.
Reports indicate that several students affiliated with the protest movement were also apprehended during the operation.
The prosecutor's office has imposed a detention period of up to 48 hours for the suspects.
As a result of this investigation led by the Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office, the establishment has been sealed off by the Tax Administration on the grounds of failing to meet operational requirements.
An official closure order is expected to be issued next week.
Authorities have highlighted the potential dangers posed by the condition of the premises, which is situated within a facility housing ammunition from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, thus preventing a potential tragedy.
In addition to Radunović, another arrested individual, Natalija Dragomirović, is reported to be a master's student at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
Radunović is known for his affiliation with the Democratic Party and participated in the 2016 local elections in Vračar with the slogan "Vračar is free."
The suspects are set to be brought before the relevant prosecution on Sunday for questioning.
This action comes after a raid on an establishment known as "RAFT 25 TH" located at 8 Velike Stepenice Street, where police discovered a substantial quantity of various drugs.
Among those arrested is Veljko Radunović, the leader of a group involved in recent protests against government actions.
Reports indicate that several students affiliated with the protest movement were also apprehended during the operation.
The prosecutor's office has imposed a detention period of up to 48 hours for the suspects.
As a result of this investigation led by the Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office, the establishment has been sealed off by the Tax Administration on the grounds of failing to meet operational requirements.
An official closure order is expected to be issued next week.
Authorities have highlighted the potential dangers posed by the condition of the premises, which is situated within a facility housing ammunition from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, thus preventing a potential tragedy.
In addition to Radunović, another arrested individual, Natalija Dragomirović, is reported to be a master's student at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
Radunović is known for his affiliation with the Democratic Party and participated in the 2016 local elections in Vračar with the slogan "Vračar is free."
The suspects are set to be brought before the relevant prosecution on Sunday for questioning.
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