Brioni National Park: Crew impersonates military to avoid fees

Brioni incident impersonation military camouflage Olimp Defense Group maritime security

A group of Slovenian and Croatian citizens was intercepted in the waters of Brioni National Park after allegedly impersonating a Croatian Navy delegation. The crew, wearing military uniforms and using a vessel with fake military markings, reportedly attempted to bypass security protocols and avoid paying port fees, docking charges, and entry fees to the Pula Port Authority.

The incident occurred while the area was under heightened security due to the presence of Croatia’s State Attorney General, Ivan Turudić. The vessel is privately owned by Olimp Defense Group, a company owned by a Slovenian transport entrepreneur and a retired Croatian military member, Mladen Miljanić.

Authorities, including the maritime police, Coast Guard, and military, intercepted the boat. The vessel was operated by a Slovenian citizen, K. G., who reportedly has a criminal record that previously disqualified him from a Ministry of the Interior tender for police boats. Preliminary reports suggest the crew may have been fined 1,000 euros, and further investigations are ongoing.

Entities

Brijuni National Park · Brioni National Park · Ivan Turudić · Mladen Miljanić · Olimp Defense Group · Pula Port Authority

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Maritime police, the Coast Guard, and the military intercepted the vessel. www.jutarnji.hr · www.kurir.rs · slovenskenovice.delo.si
[● 3 SOURCES] The crew was issued an on-site fine of 1,000 euros. www.jutarnji.hr · www.kurir.rs · www.index.hr
[● 4 SOURCES] The vessel is privately owned by Olimp Defense Group, owned by a Slovenian carrier and Mladen Miljanić. n1info.si · www.jutarnji.hr · slovenskenovice.delo.si · www.index.hr
[● 6 SOURCES] The vessel lacked official registration markings and instead displayed a false military designation on the bow. n1info.si · www.delo.si · www.jutarnji.hr · www.kurir.rs · slovenskenovice.delo.si · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The incident occurred while Croatian State Attorney Ivan Turudić was in the area, which was under heightened security. n1info.si · www.delo.si · www.jutarnji.hr · www.kurir.rs · www.index.hr
[● 6 SOURCES] A group of Slovenian and Croatian citizens impersonated a Croatian military delegation on a vessel in Brijuni National Park. n1info.si · www.delo.si · www.jutarnji.hr · www.kurir.rs · slovenskenovice.delo.si · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The vessel was operated by a Slovenian citizen identified as K. G. www.jutarnji.hr · www.kurir.rs · slovenskenovice.delo.si · www.index.hr
[● 6 SOURCES] The impersonation aimed to avoid security checks and port fees, including docking and entry fees for the Pula Port Authority. n1info.si · www.delo.si · www.jutarnji.hr · www.kurir.rs · slovenskenovice.delo.si · +1 more