Anti-crime unit conducts operation near Poprad: several detained over alleged murder plot
Elite police officers have been conducting raids since early morning in eastern Slovakia in an operation codenamed Brat. The raids relate to the preparation of premeditated murder.
Police operation Brat near Poprad: several suspects detained
Members of the Office for Combating Organised Crime of the Police Force Headquarters (PPZ) began conducting an extensive operation codenamed Brat on Tuesday from the early morning hours. According to startup.sk, the raids are taking place in eastern Slovakia, in the area near Poprad, and are focussed on serious violent criminal activity. Several persons have been detained.
"We are currently conducting necessary procedural steps, including multiple house searches and other inspections, with the aim of securing evidence material important for criminal proceedings," said a police spokesman. Given the ongoing operations, it is not possible to provide further information in order not to jeopardise the investigation.
According to available information, the case is related to the preparation of premeditated murder. Police officers also searched a vehicle belonging to one of the persons of interest. Some of those involved in the operation conducted house searches, whilst others waited for instructions in a parked van near the location of the operation.
Source: Google News SK — Crime (sk)