Europol smashed the weapon smuggling network: seized assholes, bombs and machine gun, arrested in three countries.
In a large international action they supported Europol and Eurojust, a network of firearms from the Western Balkans to Western Europe was broken. The action culminated on 18. March 2025. year, when the bodies for the law of France, Spain and BiH performed simultaneous raids and arrested seven people.
The network included BiH citizens, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain and France. Among the seized weapons are 25 AK-47 assholes, 126 hand bombs, machine gun, gun and 25 kg of ammunition.
It all started – in the trailer
The investigation started in September 2023. years when BH. Authorities informed Slovenian counterparts on a full weapon vehicle that moved towards France. The Austrian police stopped the vehicle near the border and revealed hidden Arsenal. The driver, the national name of Slovenia, was immediately arrested.
In a vehicle waged by the camp, the trailer was partitions with hidden weapons – including a remodel spare wheel to hide ammunition. Driver’s phone contacts opened the door to a larger network of smugglers.
Coordinated stroke in several countries
In the continuation of the operation, search and arrests were performed in three countries:
France: 4 people arrested
Spain: 1 person arrested
BiH: 2 people arrested
The main suspect, who organized a chain of procurement from BiH, is still on the run.
European institutions in action
The operation was supported by:
Europol: Operational analysis, presence during action in France and Spain
Eurojust: Judicial coordination, European arrest and investigation orders
Institutions involved in action
France: Jirs Paris, OCCLO
Slovenia: Prosecution and the Police from Kranj
Spain: Guardia Civil, National Prosecutor’s Office
BiH: Prosecution BiH, Border Police, MUP RS
(Type / Source: N1/ PHOTO: Separated EUROPOL weapon)
