# Criminal gang conflict in Sarajevo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-gang-conflict-in-sarajevo
> Updated: 2026-09-05T18:42:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A violent escalation in the Sarajevo region has been linked to a nearly two-decade-long rivalry between criminal factions led by Darko Elez and Đorđe Ždrale.

On August 3, Davor Dabić, an associate of Elez, was shot in the head during an attempted murder in Lukavica. Following the attack, Dabić underwent neurosurgery and was reported to be in stable condition. This incident followed another shooting on August 2, where Kosta Pandurević was wounded in East Sarajevo.

Authorities have identified Đorđe Ždrale as a suspect in the August 2 attack, which involved gunfire directed at a vehicle carrying Pandurević and a two-year-old child. As of September, Ždrale remains at large. Police are also searching for Dalibor Bartula, who is suspected of participating in the crime under Ždrale’s instructions. Investigations into the attempted murders and related organized crime activities are ongoing, with regional police departments coordinating their efforts.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Đorđe Ždrale remains at large following East Sarajevo shooting

Police are searching for Đorđe Ždrale, a suspect in the August attempted murder of Kosta Pandurević in East Sarajevo, amid conflicting reports regarding his current location.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ore-drale-remains-at-large-following-east-sarajevo-shooting

### 2026-08-07: Sarajevo shooting targets associate of Darko Elez

Davor Dabić, an associate of Darko Elez, is in stable condition after a targeted shooting in Sarajevo. The attack is linked to an ongoing conflict between rival criminal groups.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarajevo-shooting-targets-associate-of-darko-elez

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