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Perfume theft and drug seizures in Central Europe

Overview

Police investigations across Slovenia and Croatia have persisted in targeting a wave of high‑value perfume and cosmetics thefts that intersect with drug‑trafficking offenses. Following July arrests in Kranj and Metković, authorities expanded the probe later in the month. In Zagreb, a 38‑year‑old serial burglar was placed in pre‑trial detention for 27 break‑ins causing about €10,000 in losses. At Franjo Tuđman Airport, a 32‑year‑old Spanish woman was seized with roughly 14.9 kg of marijuana on 21 July 2026. The State Attorney’s Office opened an investigation for unauthorised production and trafficking and requested investigative detention; the County Court in Velika Gorica granted the request on 29 July 2026, citing flight risk and repeat offending, in line with standard Croatian procedure for serious drug crimes. Prosecutors also opened a formal investigation into the smuggling, reinforcing efforts to curb large‑scale drug trafficking through the airport. On 21 July, police at Zagreb International Airport confiscated two vacuum‑packed bags valued at roughly €100,000. In Metković, a 33‑year‑old Bosnian citizen was arrested for stealing €799 worth of perfume hidden in a stroller. Near the Karavanke border, a 35‑year‑old man from Ljubljana was caught with 0.5 kg of heroin and 0.4 kg of cocaine, valued around €100,000. In Ulcinj, a 47‑year‑old Kosovar suspect linked to beach‑theft incidents was found with heroin. As of late July 2026, all suspects remain in custody and criminal complaints have been filed, underscoring ongoing regional police vigilance against organized retail crime and associated drug‑trafficking activities.

Entities

Marijuana (cannabis) · Zagreb Airport · Zagreb Airport (Franjo Tuđman Airport) · Spanish citizen (32-year-old) · State Attorney's Office of Croatia

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Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Spanish Woman Detained After 15 kg Marijuana Seized at Zagreb Airport

    A 32‑year‑old Spanish woman was caught with about 15 kg of marijuana at Zagreb Airport and placed in investigative detention by a Velika Gorica court.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 50 sources
    Zagreb Airport Seizure of 15 kg Marijuana from Spanish Traveler

    Zagreb police seized almost 15 kg of marijuana hidden in a Spanish traveller's suitcase during a random check, arresting the woman and filing a criminal complaint; the drugs were valued at about €100,000.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Two suspects detained in large perfume theft in Kranj, Slovenia

    Kranj police detained two men, 33 and 27, for a large perfume theft from two stores, seizing stolen items and filing charges that could carry up to five years in prison.

Sources

072info.com · 24-ore.com · abcnews.al · aktuale.mk · aktuelno.me · albinfo.ch · arbresh.info · balkanweb.com · bigportal.ba · bizniscg.me · dalmatinskiportal.hr · dan.co.me · dnevno.hr · dukagjini.com · ekonomiaonline.com · fenix-magazin.de · gazeta.mk · gijotina.com · glas-slavonije.hr · hip.ba · hrvatska-danas.com · index.hr · javanews.al · jfponte.pt · jutarnji.hr · kohajone.com · konantetsudo.jp · kroativ.at · kurir.rs · lajmi.net · lokalec.si · m.24sata.hr · m.tportal.hr · nova.rs · novasloboda.ba · orainfo.net · prigorski.hr · prizrenpress.com · radiobrcko.ba · riportal.net.hr · rtv-hb.com · rtv21.tv · slobodenpecat.mk · sport1.ba · telegrafi.com · times.si · vecernji.hr · veriu.info

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