Group suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering arrested in Istria
Seven people were brought in after investigators from USKOK and the Istrian Police Administration conducted a joint operation in Poreč and the surrounding area. The suspects are linked to drug trafficking and the laundering of hundreds of thousands of euros.
Group suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering arrested in Istria
Seven people have been detained after urgent investigative measures were carried out in Istrian County. The operation was conducted by members of the Istrian Police Administration on the basis of an order from the Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organised Crime.
The detentions took place in the Poreč area. Among those arrested, six are suspected of illegal trafficking in narcotic substances and laundering illegally obtained money, whilst one person is suspected only of money laundering.
According to information available to date, the group resold significant quantities of cocaine and a smaller quantity of cannabis. Estimates show that they earned close to 200,000 euros from this activity. In addition, investigators link them to the laundering of approximately 700,000 euros.
After completing the questioning of those brought in, officials from USKOK will make a decision on the next steps in the proceedings. More detailed information about the case will be released subsequently.
Source: Index.hr
Source: Index.hr