# Balkan law enforcement seizures of illegal goods > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/balkan-law-enforcement-seizures-of-illegal-goods > Updated: 2026-10-25T05:16:37.000Z. Sources: 77. Developments: 5. Law enforcement agencies in the Balkan region have conducted significant operations targeting the illegal production and trafficking of dangerous materials. In Split, Croatia, police arrested a 36-year-old man following an investigation into drug manufacturing, seizing 205 kilograms of BMK precursor, 960 kilograms of filler powder, and explosive-making equipment. In Slovenia, the Novo mesto police administration uncovered a massive cache in the Gorenjska region, detaining a 67-year-old suspect and seizing 149 firearms—including 95 pistols or revolvers and 54 long guns—along with over 13,300 rounds of ammunition, hand grenades, TNT, detonators, and gunpowder. Matjaž Štern, head of the criminal police sector at the Novo mesto Police Administration, stated that the uncontrolled use or potential distribution of these materials posed a “serious threat to public safety and property.” Narcotics confiscations have also surged in Croatia’s Dalmatia region, where seven operations resulted in the seizure of over 38 kilograms of drugs, including marijuana, amphetamine, hashish, and cocaine. Spokesperson Tino Milat noted these represent a record for 2026. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, recent operations have targeted narcotics production. In Živinice, a police raid on October 21, 2026, led to the seizure of over one kilogram of amphetamine, 150 grams of marijuana, a pistol, and digital scales. Two suspects, Haris Karić and Tarik Hasić, were ordered into one-month detention; Karić reportedly sustained injuries after jumping from a third-floor window to evade officers. Additionally, the Zenica-Doboj Canton Prosecutor's Office requested detention for Ibrahim Handanović, a prison police officer suspected of illegal narcotics sale and obstructing an official. In Jelah, police seized approximately 1.5 kg of drugs and ammunition during a vehicle stop. ## Claims - Police seized 149 pieces of weapons from a 67-year-old suspect. (corroborated by 3 sources) - More than 13,300 rounds of ammunition were seized. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Police found three hand grenades, TNT, detonators, and gunpowder. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Authorities seized 42,360 euros in cash. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The suspect is in custody following a court order in Kranj. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The illegal production and trafficking of weapons or explosives carries a sentence of one to ten years. (single source) - Weapons with removed serial numbers can reach ten times their normal market value on the black market. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Živinice police operation seizes drugs and weapons Two men face one month of detention in Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina, following a police raid that uncovered over 1kg of amphetamine, marijuana, and a firearm. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatian-citizen-detained-in-malta-after-airport-dispute ### 2026-10-23: Zenica prison officer arrested following drug possession chase A Zenica prison officer, Ibrahim Handanović, faces detention charges after a police chase involving the disposal of over 1 kg of cannabis from his vehicle. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-in-croatia-seize-over-38-kilograms-of-drugs-in-seven-operations ### 2026-10-21: Slovenian police seize massive arsenal from 67-year-old suspect Slovenian police seized 149 weapons, over 13,300 rounds of ammunition, explosives, and 42,360 euros from a 67-year-old suspect in the Kranj region. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovenian-police-seize-large-arsenal-of-weapons-and-explosives ### 2026-10-21: Police in Croatia and Bosnia seize large quantities of drugs and weapons Police in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have seized over 17kg of drugs, weapons, and ammunition during multiple operations across Split, Kutina, and Živinica. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatian-police-seize-large-quantities-of-drugs-and-weapons-in-multiple-operations ### 2026-10-02: Split police seize large quantities of drug precursors and explosive materials Police in Split arrested a man for large-scale drug precursor possession, while Sarajevo officials propose new laws to address rising electric scooter accidents. 48 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brod-posavina-police-seize-illegal-high-power-e-scooters --- Cite as: Balkan law enforcement seizures of illegal goods. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/balkan-law-enforcement-seizures-of-illegal-goods