Gospić waste scandal: Šincek group imported more waste despite bans

According to Constitutional Court decisions, Josip Šincek and his alleged criminal organization continued to import waste into Gospić shortly before their arrest. Between November 2024 and January 2025, at least 100 tons of non-hazardous plastic waste, contained in 22 big bags, were brought to the PPK Velebit silo.

Documentation, including five waste tracking sheets, indicates the plastic waste originated from Slovenia. The court noted that two waste disposal contracts had been signed between Slovenian suppliers and the waste recipient for four additional plastic waste procurements.

These imports occurred despite a ban from the State Inspectorate, which had prohibited the import of waste from other countries and ordered the removal of 37,000 tons of waste from the Gospić site. The group had previously been issued fines totaling approximately 750,000 euros across three locations. Josip Šincek faces 10 criminal charges, while Monika Šincek faces nine.