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INDICTMENT ISSUED AGAINST TWO FOREIGN NATIONALS FOR ILLICIT TRAFFICKING IN NARCOTIC DRUGS
13.11.2013. 15:01The indictment was issued against the following persons:
- A. B. P. (1973) from Turin, a citizen of the Republic of Italy, and
- E. A. G. (1980) from Turin, a citizen of the Dominican Republic.
The accused persons are charged to have, together with other persons known to them and in the intent to acquire unlawful gain, transported narcotic drug Cannabis Sativa L (Hashish), which was declared a narcotic drug by regulation and the trafficking of which is prohibited in BiH, from Italy to BiH in a motor vehicle with the aim to sell.
During the search of the motor vehicle conducted on September 19, 2013 the authorized officers of the RS MoI found the concealed drug i.e. 4896 grams of Hashish.
The indictment also alleges that the first accused A. B. P. illegally acquired and kept a semi-automatic rifle and six pieces of 7.62 mm caliber bullets, the acquisition and holding of which is prohibited for citizens, in a house that he used in the Municipality of Ribnik. Weapon and ammunition were found during a search conducted on September 19, 2013.
The accused are charged with the criminal offense of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs under Article 195, Paragraph 1 of the CC BiH. The first accused A. B. P. is also charged with having committed the criminal offense of Illicit Manufacturing and Trade of Weapons or Explosive Materials under Article 399 of the RS Criminal Code.
The indictment was forwarded to the Court of BiH for confirmation.
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