Large Criminal Activity
Serbian police break up major drug cartel in Belgrade
Serbian authorities arrested five members of a powerful drug cartel in Belgrade, seizing large quantities of narcotics, cash, and weapons during a coordinated operation.
In a significant crackdown on organized crime, Serbian police conducted a major operation in Belgrade targeting a prominent drug cartel. Acting in coordination with the Public Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime in Belgrade and Europol, officers arrested five cartel members while two others remain at large. The operation yielded substantial seizures including large quantities of drugs, cash, and weapons, underscoring the scale of the group’s illicit activities. Authorities stated that this disruption severely impacts the cartel’s ability to operate not only within Serbia but also across regional drug trafficking networks. The case is part of broader Serbian efforts to strengthen anti‑crime measures and improve cooperation with European law enforcement agencies.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Date added
- 2026-03-23 01:04 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-23 01:04 UTC
- Source
- B92.net
- Connected threats
- Not provided