# Smuggling activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/smuggling-activities-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina
> Updated: 2026-11-07T11:40:55.000Z. Sources: 65. Developments: 2.

Border police in Bosnia and Herzegovina intercepted 27 foreign nationals during five separate smuggling attempts on November 4 and 5. These incidents took place in the regions of Posušje, Foča, Gradiška, and Tomislavgrad.

In Posušje, officers stopped groups including Turkish and Somali nationals, and discovered substances suspected to be speed and marijuana. Other interceptions involved individuals from Afghanistan, Iran, Palestine, Egypt, and Syria. Prosecutors have been notified and investigations into these cases are ongoing.

## Claims

- Marko Gašić, the Mayor of Inđija, has been arrested. (reported by 15 sources)
- A total of six people have been arrested in the investigation. (reported by 14 sources)
- The suspects allegedly manipulated public procurement for traffic signaling works in Inđija between 2023 and 2025. (reported by 14 sources)
- Approximately 26,961,059.30 dinars were paid for works that were allegedly not performed. (reported by 14 sources)
- The suspects have been ordered to be detained for 48 hours. (reported by 14 sources)
- One suspect remains at large as authorities continue to search for them. (reported by 14 sources)
- Uroš Trifunović, director of Inđija Put, has been arrested. (reported by 13 sources)
- T. J. is suspected of money laundering involving funds from fictitious invoices. (reported by 13 sources)
- Serbian police contacted Croatian border police via the Bajakovo–Batrovci joint contact service. (reported by 4 sources)
- Serbian prosecutor Goran Ilić warned of the possibility of state money being transferred via Bajakovo. (reported by 4 sources)
- Unconfirmed reports suggest tens of millions of euros may be being moved out of Serbia. (reported by 4 sources)
- Alta Banka has had its operating license revoked by the National Bank of Serbia. (reported by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Inđija Mayor Marko Gašić arrested in corruption probe

Inđija Mayor Marko Gašić and five others were arrested in Serbia for allegedly abusing their positions to facilitate fraudulent public procurement contracts worth approximately 230,000 euros.

54 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-and-croatia-monitor-potential-large-scale-cash-smuggling

### 2026-11-05: Bosnia and Herzegovina border police prevent smuggling of 27 foreigners

Bosnian border police intercepted 27 foreign nationals in five separate smuggling operations across Posušje, Foča, Gradiška, and Tomislavgrad.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-in-croatia-conduct-drug-raids-and-arrest-suspect-for-assaulting-officers

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