Bosnia and Herzegovina border police prevent smuggling of 27 foreigners

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The Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina intercepted 27 foreign nationals across five separate smuggling attempts on November 4 and 5. These incidents occurred in the regions of Posušje, Foča, Gradiška, and Tomislavgrad.

In Posušje, officers prevented the smuggling of five individuals, including four Turkish citizens and one Somali national, transported in a Seat vehicle. A separate incident in the same area involved eight Turkish citizens. During these operations, police also discovered substances suspected to be speed and marijuana.

In Foča, four individuals, including three Afghans and one Iranian, were intercepted. In Gradiška, five people from Palestine, Egypt, and Syria were stopped in a Volkswagen Golf. In Tomislavgrad, five Turkish citizens were apprehended after the driver attempted to flee.

In all cases, the relevant prosecutor of Bosnia and Herzegovina has been notified, and investigations are ongoing.

Entities

Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Gradiška · Medveščak · Posušje · Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Sesvete · Tomislavgrad · Vrgorac · Zagreb Police

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The 40-year-old man allegedly threw two metal chairs and stones at a police officer. www.ljportal.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Police seized a 7.9 mm military rifle and ammunition in Sesvete. www.index.hr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Police seized 28 cannabis plants and 489.8 grams of cannabis in Medveščak.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 47-year-old man in Medveščak is suspected of producing and selling drugs.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 40-year-old man in Vrgorac is suspected of using force against an official. www.ljportal.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 27-year-old man in Sesvete is suspected of illegal drug production and trafficking. www.index.hr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 40-year-old man has 25 recorded traffic offenses in the last two years. www.ljportal.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Police seized 216.3 grams of amphetamine in Sesvete. www.index.hr