Slovenian (38) in Istria suspected of migrant smuggling

Croatian police in Buzet have arrested a 38-year-old Slovenian citizen whom they suspect of smuggling foreign nationals who illegally entered the country.

Slovenian (38) in Istria suspected of migrant smuggling

Slovenian (38) in Istria suspected of migrant smuggling

In Buzet in Istria, Croatian police caught a group of foreigners who crossed the border illegally last Friday. According to a report from Glas Istre, a 38-year-old man from Slovenia was responsible for organising their crossing.

The police station in Pazin confirmed that officers stopped a car with Croatian registration plates during Friday night. It was driven by a Slovenian citizen. Criminal investigations showed that there was reasonable suspicion that this man had helped migrants to unlawfully enter the Republic of Croatia. The directorate submitted an indictment proposal to the competent prosecutor's office.

Source: Google News SI — Crime (sl)

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