Sentencing of Turković and others begins

The pronouncement of the second-instance verdict in the case of "Zijad Turković and others" has begun at the Court of BiH. Members of this group are accused of the most serious criminal offenses, including murder and money laundering.

The list of criminal offenses is extensive, with "Turković and group" being charged with: unauthorized drug trafficking, robbery, extortion, money laundering, murder, attempted murder, causing general danger, and unauthorized trafficking of weapons and military equipment. This also includes the robbery of 2.4 million KM at the Cargo Center of Sarajevo International Airport.

By the first-instance verdict of November 28, 2013, Turković was found guilty of organized crime in connection with the criminal offenses of: unauthorized drug trafficking, robbery, attempted murder, causing general danger, unauthorized trafficking of weapons and military equipment and dual-use products, preparation of the criminal offense of murder, extortion, and money laundering. He was sentenced to a unified term of long-term imprisonment of 40 years.

Saša Stjepanović was found guilty of organized crime in connection with the criminal offenses of unauthorized drug trafficking and robbery and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment.

Muamer Zahitović was found guilty of extortion and money laundering and sentenced to a unified term of imprisonment of three years, while Milenko Lakić was found guilty of organized crime in connection with the preparation of murder and sentenced to a long-term imprisonment of 40 years.

Fadil Aljović was found guilty of organized crime in connection with the criminal offense of murder and sentenced to five years imprisonment.