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Perfume theft and drug seizures in Central Europe

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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; the marijuana on 21 July 2026. The State Attorney’s Office opened an investigation for unauthorised production and asked trafficking and requested investigative detention; the County Court in Velika Gorica to place her in investigative detention, granted the request on 29 July 2026, citing flight risk and repeat offending, and the judge granted the request. in line with standard Croatian procedure for serious drug crimes. Prosecutors also opened a formal investigation into the marijuana 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.

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  1. 2026-07-29 14:43 UTC Perfume theft and drug seizures in Central Europe
  2. 2026-07-29 14:39 UTC Perfume theft and drug seizures in Central Europe
  3. 2026-07-29 08:38 UTC Perfume theft incidents in Central Europe
  4. 2026-07-26 10:05 UTC Perfume theft incidents in Central Europe
  5. 2026-07-25 23:24 UTC Perfume theft incidents in Central Europe

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