Two individuals arrested in continuation of "Regina" operation

(Patria) - In the continuation of the "Regina" operation, police officers of the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) arrested two individuals in the Konjic area on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of "Illegal Trade in Excise Products" as prescribed by the Criminal Code of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Upon verbal order of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, under the supervision of the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in cooperation with police officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, a search of a passenger motor vehicle used by the arrested individuals was conducted, during which approximately 1000 boxes of cigarettes were discovered and temporarily seized, which were not marked with control and tax stamps in the manner prescribed by the tax legislation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The arrested individuals were taken to SIPA premises for criminal processing and questioning as suspects. The further status of the individuals will be decided by the acting prosecutor of the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina.