In the early morning hours of 12 October 2024, a passenger ship carrying 30 people ran aground at the Split Gate between Brač and Šolta, causing three injuries and an emergency rescue operation. Fortunately, there was no pollution of the sea.
Last weekend, there were traffic accidents with material damage and injuries, as well as cases of voluntary surrender of weapons. The police have successfully carried out preventive actions and urge citizens to join the campaign "Less weapons - less tragedies".
A welcome ceremony for new police officers was held in Zagreb, where Chief Marko Rasic emphasized the importance of their role in maintaining security. In a challenging environment, these young police officers are called to dedication and professionalism to meet the challenges that await them in the service. Their engagement and joint work will be key to the further development and improvement of the police service.
On October 2, an incident was recorded in Zagreb with a driver driving a vehicle under the influence of 3.29 g/kg alcohol. Police responded, and the driver was arrested and faced serious consequences for violating traffic regulations.
USKOK has indicted 25 Croatian citizens for organized criminal association and smuggling more than 2.3 tons of drugs. The defendants operated on the territory of Croatia, but also in several European countries. During the investigation, a number of the smuggling methods they used were discovered.
A driver has been arrested for a number of offenses, including driving under the influence and speeding on a road with a speed limit of 50 km/h. Misdemeanors occurred in Sveti Ivan Zelina.