Fifteen arrested and massive drug haul seized in major anti-mafia operation across Bosnia

The coordinated action was carried out under the supervision of the acting FBiH prosecutor from the Special Department of the FBiH Federal Prosecutor's Office, pursuant to orders issued by the Special Department of the Supreme Court of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The operation brought together officers from the Police Directorate of the Ministry of Interior of Zenica-Doboj Canton, the Federal Police Administration, the Intelligence-Security Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (OSA), and the Cantonal Prosecutor's Office of Zenica-Doboj Canton.

Investigative measures focused on documenting criminal offences, gathering evidence, and establishing all circumstances surrounding the operation of the two criminal syndicates, involving dozens of individuals. Raids were conducted across residential and commercial properties, land, and other assets at 13 locations in Zenica-Doboj Canton, alongside operational actions in Sarajevo Canton, Central Bosnia Canton, Una-Sana Canton, and one site in Republika Srpska.

Law enforcement authorities confirmed that 13 suspects were apprehended in Zenica-Doboj Canton and two in Sarajevo Canton. The suspects will shortly be handed over to the premises of the Federal Police Administration for further interrogation.

Prior and ongoing investigative activities have yielded significant evidence, including the seizure of approximately 150 kilograms of narcotic drugs and 83 litres of precursor oil intended for amphetamine production. During today's raids alone, officers seized an additional 4.5 kilograms of narcotics in Zenica-Doboj Canton.

Officers also confiscated more than 100,000 Bosnian marks (approx. € 51,130) in cash, nine passenger motor vehicles, one motorcycle, firearms, and specialized equipment used for weighing illicit drugs. Warrants were issued for temporary asset seizures and the arrest of suspects as activities to execute the orders remain underway.

Authorities indicated that further detailed information regarding the final outcomes of the operation will be made available upon the completion of all police and investigative proceedings.