# Police corruption investigation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/law-enforcement-operations-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina
> Updated: 2026-10-26T13:13:57.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro have conducted various operations targeting drug trafficking, illegal weapons, and traffic violations. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, authorities in the Banjaluka and Zenica regions seized narcotics and ammunition, while Montenegro reported seizures of falsified license plates and an unlicensed pistol.

Following these broader enforcement actions, a specific investigation known as the ‘Terminal’ operation led to the arrest of five police officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republika Srpska. Stationed near Gradiška, these officers are suspected of abusing their authority by fabricating traffic offenses to solicit and receive illegal monetary payments from drivers.

As part of the ‘Terminal’ operation, investigators allege that the suspects, including the station commander in Orahova near Gradiška, Bojan Šinik, misled drivers during traffic controls by falsely claiming they had outstanding offenses in official records. The officers reportedly demanded and received bribes, ranging from 20 KM to 100 EUR, to ‘erase’ these non-existent violations from the system. The operation was conducted by the Administration for Organized and Serious Crime of the MUP RS in cooperation with the Gradiška Police Administration, under the supervision of the District Public Prosecutor's Office in Banja Luka. The arrested officers face internal disciplinary proceedings and will be suspended from duty pending the conclusion of the legal process.

## Claims

- Five police officers from the MUP RS were arrested. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The arrests were part of an operation named “Terminal”. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The officers were suspected of abusing their official position or authority. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The officers allegedly misled drivers by claiming they had traffic offenses that did not exist in official records. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The suspects allegedly demanded and received money to clear these non-existent offenses. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The District Public Prosecutor's Office in Banja Luka is supervising the activities. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The arrested officers will be suspended and face internal disciplinary proceedings. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The arrests were part of the “Terminal” operation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The officers are suspected of abusing their official position or authority. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Officers allegedly told drivers they had traffic offenses that did not exist in official records. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The arrested officers were employees of the Orahova police station near Gradiška. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The officers were employees of the Orahova police station. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Police officers arrested in Bosnia and Herzegovina in Operation Terminal

Five police officers in Republika Srpska, including a station commander, were arrested in Operation Terminal for allegedly extorting drivers by claiming they had fake traffic offenses.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gradika-police-arrested-in-terminal-operation

### 2026-10-24: Police in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro conduct multiple arrests and seizures

Police in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro have carried out various operations, resulting in drug seizures, arrests for reckless driving, and the discovery of falsified vehicle plates.

29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegro-enhances-road-safety-through-european-regulation-training

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