The aforementioned persons were deprived of liberty in yesterday's operation which was carried in several towns throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina by order of the Prosecutor's Office of BiH. During the operation raids were carried out in multiple locations and a number of items used in the perpetration of criminal offenses seized.

These persons are under investigation, by the Prosecutor's Office of BiH and are suspected with the criminal offense of organized crime, in conjunction with the criminal offenses of smuggling of narcotics, smuggling of goods and illicit trafficking in arms and military equipment.

Due to the fact that the Prosecutor's Office of BiH is conducting an extensive investigation within the framework of which it will be necessary to carry out additional investigative activities, the motion for imposure of prohibiting measures for two suspects was filed with the Court of BiH in accordance with Article 126 of the CPC BiH.

All suspects have been questioned in the presence of their lawyers, and after taking their statements the Prosecutor's Office continues its activities towards the imminent indictment.