Residents have organised into a civic initiative that is highly active on social media, with members claiming that their problems stem from frequent vandalism and breaches of public order. According to the initiative, these incidents are witnessed particularly on weekends during the night.
The initiative states that it has been enduring the destruction of public and private property around hospitality venues registered as coffee bars, which in reality operate as nightclubs. It claims that it has reported these venues to various inspectorates on numerous occasions, and that irregularities and fines were identified each time. Due to what it describes as insufficient action by the Ogulin police station, it has lodged a complaint with the Ministry of the Interior.
According to the initiative, noise and shouting are common, with young people gathering and standing in front of the entrances to buildings where people live. There have been incidents of disorder and urination, and residents are afraid to leave their homes in the evening. In the morning, they report finding rubbish, bottles, and glass. Minors are said to be causing trouble until 3am, particularly in the Scouts' Park, where bottles are thrown into the Đulin sinkhole, and fences are battered and equipment damaged. Last week, the 'Močilo' picnic area and playground were vandalised, it is claimed.
The Ogulin police station stated that it had received anonymous submissions and electronic reports with almost identical content. These contents, the police state, were published on the pages of unknown administrators, with reports indicating concerns about the state of security and public order, which is disrupted in a few specific hospitality venues in the central area of Ogulin.
Police officers from the Ogulin station, in cooperation with the State Inspectorate and other competent authorities, carried out necessary checks and procedures regarding all received complaints. In accordance with the findings, appropriate measures and actions were taken, and the relevant state prosecutor's office, state inspectorate, and all other competent authorities were informed in a timely manner of everything that was done and established.
The police state that in 2026, no criminal offences of damage to property were recorded in the city of Ogulin that occurred immediately in or around these venues. No reports of damage to public areas, infrastructure, parks, or other landmarks were received. This year, one instance of public order disturbance was recorded near the establishments in question, and a bill of indictment was submitted to the municipal court against one perpetrator.
The police state that officers, when carrying out their duties and exercising their powers, verified each report received and acted professionally, impartially, and professionally, respecting the rights and dignity of every person. Police officers will, in the coming period, in line with available resources, independently and as necessary in cooperation with other state bodies, take appropriate measures and actions to prevent illegality and maintain a positive state of security.
In Ogulin, a sort of 'hybrid war' has been taking place in recent months through social media. News from anonymous authors, critical of the local authorities, is published almost daily, spreading unverified information with the aim of defaming certain business owners and associations.
