
Croatian Police Detail Vandalism at Serbian Orthodox Church
Zagreb police have concluded an investigation into a 49-year-old man who vandalized a Serbian Orthodox Church overnight, revealing he was under the influence of alcohol at the time.
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Zagreb police have concluded an investigation into a 49-year-old man who vandalized a Serbian Orthodox Church overnight, revealing he was under the influence of alcohol at the time.

Croatian police have filed a criminal complaint against HDZ member Nina Karamatić, accusing her of falsifying documents in a job application for air traffic control.

Croatian police have successfully solved the case of an armed robbery at Fina in Zagreb that occurred a year ago. Authorities have released details regarding the "cinematic" heist and its resolution.

Police officers from Perušić, Croatia, successfully rescued a helpless foal that had become trapped in mud in a meadow near the Zir rest area along the A1 highway.

Croatian police have launched a criminal investigation against a 34-year-old priest from the Gospic-Senj Diocese following reports of sexual harassment involving minors.

Djordje Radujković, who was allegedly involved in an attack on three Croatian police officers in 1991 in the Vojnić area, has been released from custody.

Draško Stanivuković, the Mayor of Banja Luka, was detained by Croatian police at the Stara Gradiška border crossing after he refused to allow a baggage inspection.

Croatian police in Split arrested a German national suspected of breaking into a jewelry store in Frankfurt, Germany, and found stolen jewelry valued at approximately 170,000 euros in his possession.

Police and civil protection in Croatia are warning citizens to be cautious with open fires and vegetation burning due to fire hazards, with penalties reaching up to €19,900 and imprisonment.

Police in Croatia have arrested a 60-year-old man from the Osijek area suspected of defrauding 30 individuals of over 17,000 euros through an elaborate internet inheritance scam.

Croatian police completed an investigation into a 28-year-old Serbian citizen who displayed inappropriate symbols in Vukovar and subsequently expelled him from Croatia.

Croatian authorities in Karlovac have arrested a 50-year-old woman, a 52-year-old man, and a 31-year-old man on suspicion of inciting acquaintances to plan the murder of a police chief, arson, and mass poisoning of livestock in the Lika region.

Police in Zagreb have arrested a 33-year-old Croatian citizen, identified as Jakov Matković, who is now in pre-trial detention.

Two traffic police officers in Zagreb have been handed harsh, non-final prison sentences for stopping a car carrying USKOK (anti-corruption agency) chiefs in August 2023 and attempting to charge them for a non-existent offense.

During the trial of former Vukovar-Srijem county prefect Damir Dekanić for faking a car accident, a police officer emotionally stated his life was ruined and threatened suicide if given a suspended sentence.

A decorated Croatian police officer was sentenced to eight years in prison for a fatal incident, expressing deep condolences to the victims' families and admitting guilt.

Croatian police and mountain rescue services are searching for individuals, likely migrants, after a boat overturned in the Una River near Kostajnica, with reports of fatalities.

Croatian police are investigating two online fraud cases in the Zabok area, including one where a woman lost over 90,000 euros after believing she was investing in cryptocurrencies, while another victim granted scammers access to her accounts via suspicious apps.

Croatian police are conducting arrests and urgent investigative actions in Zagreb and Istria, following an order from USKOK, the country's anti-corruption agency. The operation targets two individuals suspected of being part of a criminal organization.

Croatian police raided a construction site in Koprivnica, uncovering irregularities concerning foreign workers' permits and employment. Authorities announced increased controls on foreign nationals' work legality.

A minor girl was found dead in an apartment in Velika Gorica, near Zagreb, after a woman jumped from a building. Croatian police suspect a violent death, and an investigation is underway.

Police in Poreč, Croatia, arrested a 20-year-old man and his accomplices who allegedly extorted money from an 18-year-old for months, threatening him and a 26-year-old woman with death over a non-existent debt.

Police in Croatia are searching for 45-year-old Branko Vujnović, who went missing on March 24, 2026, in Nova Gradiška, and are appealing to the public for assistance.

Croatian police in Karlovac have concluded an investigation into a driver from Bosnia and Herzegovina who attempted to smuggle migrants and then drove his vehicle towards a police officer.

Croatian police discovered 14.5 tons of stolen coffee in a warehouse near Split, arresting three Croats and one Bosnian citizen who allegedly intended to sell the stolen goods for nearly €240,000.

Police in Rijeka, Croatia, stopped two school bus drivers who were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol, with blood alcohol levels of 0.53 and 0.41 permille, respectively, while transporting children.

Police in Senj, Croatia, discovered a laboratory with approximately 150 cannabis plants in Stinica and arrested two individuals for cultivation and sale of drugs.

Arrests and urgent evidentiary actions are being carried out across multiple Croatian police administrations, including Zagreb, Karlovac, and Zadar, under the orders of USKOK (Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime).

Zagreb police arrested a 42-year-old man driving with over 4 per mille alcohol, and later a 28-year-old woman on Trešnjevka, both for significant alcohol impairment.

An article criticizes Croatian police, alleging they are working for an individual who entered Vukovar on a Chetnik tank on November 19th, implying a controversial figure from the war.

Croatian police have filed a misdemeanor report against Homeland Movement MP Josip Dabro for disturbing public order and peace, due to a song in which he glorifies Ustaše leader Ante Pavelić.

Police in Istria, Croatia, have arrested five individuals suspected of drug trafficking and unauthorized production as part of a criminal organization.

Croatia's High Administrative Court will conduct a new procedure in the case of police chief Nikola Milina, who is accused of suspicious allowances.

Croatian police have arrested a 51-year-old man near Zagreb who was the subject of 12 outstanding warrants for various criminal offenses and misdemeanors.

Croatian police are reportedly investigating all national sports federations, with over 90 individuals being questioned. The State Attorney's Office (DORH) is actively pursuing cases related to at least two specific sports associations.

Dubravko Jagić, the long-serving head of the Croatian Police Union, purchased a luxury Lexus valued at over 100,000 euros. He claims to have paid less with private funds, sparking controversy given the low salaries of police officers.

Croatian police have completed an investigation and filed charges against 20 individuals involved in an international drug smuggling operation that earned 18 million euros from cocaine from South America and marijuana from Albania.

Croatian police have been searching for fugitive businessman Ivica Đolo for 21 months after he failed to return to prison, yet he is reportedly in regular contact with a group of prominent individuals.

Croatian police and USKOK (anti-corruption agency) conducted an operation leading to several arrests for corruption and money laundering, with investigations reportedly involving hundreds of thousands of euros from the Croatian Ski Association.

Croatian police near Duga Resa arrested two drivers for migrant smuggling, with one 36-year-old Bosnian citizen attempting to run over a police officer with his car to evade arrest.

Police in Kaštela, Croatia, seized 14.5 tons of stolen coffee and arrested four men, including three Croatian citizens and one Bosnian citizen, in a warehouse.

Draško Stanivuković, the Mayor of Banja Luka, has again complained about his treatment when crossing the border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, claiming Croatian police searched and detained him for over an hour.

Police visited Plavno near Knin, Croatia, to search a 64-year-old's family home and other premises based on a court order, seizing various items and reporting the individual.
Croatian police, in cooperation with USKOK, have launched a large-scale operation across multiple counties, making arrests on suspicion of corruption and economic crime within a criminal organization.

Police in Zadar, Croatia, arrested a 61-year-old man on the A1 highway after finding over 19 kilograms of marijuana and hashish in his car, suspecting him of drug trafficking.

The Croatian Police Directorate warned citizens about increasing scams where unknown individuals falsely represent themselves, promising returns on lost money or 'forgotten earnings' from cryptocurrency investments.

The Croatian Ministry of Interior has issued a warning to citizens about a new phishing email campaign where senders falsely impersonate the police and threaten arrests.

Croatian police and USKOK are conducting arrests and urgent investigative actions targeting directors within the state-owned energy company HEP Group across multiple counties, as part of a new major anti-corruption operation.

Croatian police arrested a Bosnian citizen after a boat carrying multiple individuals capsized in the Una River near Hrvatska Kostajnica.