Two serious traffic incidents marked September 12, 2024, when a 60-year-old driver caused two accidents due to driving under the influence of alcohol, while a 26-year-old was caught without a driver's license and with alcohol in his blood.
A powerful explosion hit the quiet Kaljska Street in Susedgrad on September 11, 2024, damaging two cars, Peugeot and Mazda. Although there were no injuries, the material damage is extensive, and the investigation into the perpetrator is ongoing.
A police investigation in Saint Clare resulted in the arrest of a 23-year-old young man on suspicion of drug trafficking. 31 grams of marijuana and weighing equipment were seized, and an investigation revealed its involvement in illegal drug trafficking.
Police officers of the Gospić Police Station detained a 19-year-old man for possession of drugs and nine pieces of explosive ordnance. The young man was stopped in Karlobag, and the case highlights growing concerns about illegal activities in Croatia.
Two cigarette smuggling attempts were detected at the Bajakovo border crossing on September 7, 2024, with a total of 17,200 pieces of cigarettes seized in passenger cars and vans. High sentences were imposed on the perpetrators.
USKOK has filed an indictment against a former advisor from Velika Gorica, who is charged with abuse of office and authority during the process of legalizing real estate. Accusations include manipulation of administrative procedures.