The Sisak-Moslavina County Police Directorate has completed its investigation into a 47-year-old man from the Kutina area, suspected of unauthorised drug production and distribution, as well as the unauthorised possession, manufacture and acquisition of weapons and explosives, following a multi-month criminal investigation. The results of the investigation were presented at a press conference at the Sisak-Moslavina County Police Directorate headquarters.
According to Robert Ramušćak, head of the Criminal Police Department, searches were conducted at three locations where the suspect was present. During these operations, 2,753 grams of finished cannabis were seized, two improvised rooms for drug production were found, along with various production equipment. An automatic rifle with 514 rounds of corresponding ammunition was also discovered.
The 47-year-old suspect was arrested, questioned and handed over to the detention supervisor, and subsequently brought before the competent state attorney and investigating judge. The investigating judge issued a decision ordering an investigation of up to 30 days. According to police data, the perpetrator was not previously known for these criminal offences, and had been engaged in this activity for two years.
Alen Stančić, head of the Crime Department, also presented broader indicators regarding drug abuse in the area. This year, 112 criminal offences in this domain have been recorded, compared to 84 last year, representing an increase of 30 per cent. At the same time, 113 misdemeanours have been recorded this year, compared to 110 last year, with a total of 282 drug seizures recorded to date.
Alenko Vrđuka, head of the Sisak-Moslavina County Police Directorate, also participated in the presentation of the results. According to the data presented at the conference, the market value of the seized drugs is estimated at up to 8,000 euros, while the same quantity in free sale to end users reaches up to 30,000 euros.
