Serbian Police Union: University Autonomy Does Not Mean Exemption from Law
The Serbian Police Union 'Dr Rudolf Arčibald Rajs' announced that university autonomy does not imply extraterritoriality or a 'free zone' from the law.
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The Serbian Police Union 'Dr Rudolf Arčibald Rajs' announced that university autonomy does not imply extraterritoriality or a 'free zone' from the law.

The 'Free University' academic network in Novi Sad has condemned the criminal police's raid on the Rectorate of the University of Belgrade, characterizing it as continued pressure on the academic community.

Serbian police major Katarina Petrović, suspended from her job in Valjevo after presenting her book, claims her human rights are being revoked and that she is being persecuted.

The investigation into Marko Kričak, Head of the Criminal Police Directorate in Serbia, regarding allegations of threatening a student with rape, has stalled, even as he represents the Ministry of Interior across Europe.

Serbia's Ministry of Internal Affairs announced criminal charges against a 50-year-old from Pirot, suspected of failing to report income and damaging the state budget by 47 million dinars through tax evasion.

Serbian police have arrested 16 individuals suspected of forming a criminal group that rented vehicles in the European Union and then illegally brought and sold them in Serbia since 2024.

Police in Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, arrested a 42-year-old man after discovering approximately 15,000 psychoactive pills in the trunk of his Skoda car.
Two officers from the Belgrade District Prison Security Service began a walk from Belgrade's Saint John the Baptist monastery to Ostrog monastery in Montenegro to raise funds for the medical treatment of two children, including four-year-old Sofija La.
Serbian Police Director Dragan Vasiljević stated that the police force is a pillar of state stability and plays a crucial role in maintaining security and order, during his address to students at the Criminal Police University.

Three traffic police officers and ten other individuals have been arrested in Serbia on charges of bribery, following an operation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Serbian police in Novi Sad have filed three misdemeanor charges against citizens responsible for open-air fires in the areas of Bukovac, Šakotinac, and Sviloš.

Plainclothes police searched the home of a Belgrade University student known for posting videos of police at protests over the past 18 months, following an earlier report of a raid by the Criminal Police Directorate.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs in Serbia conducted a five-day intensified operation against the grey economy across 20 police administrations, uncovering dozens of cases that caused budget damage of 60 million.

The Police Union of Serbia has urged for a de-escalation of tensions and an end to attacks on police officers securing public gatherings, reporting that two officers sustained minor injuries during a recent protest in Loznica.

Serbian police, in an operation codenamed 'Armagedon,' arrested seven individuals across four cities on suspicion of pedophilia and child sexual exploitation offenses.

The Serbian Ministry of Interior, in its 'Armageddon' operation, arrested 7 individuals suspected of pedophilia and child pornography, uncovering gigabytes of abusive material.

Police in Subotica, Serbia, seized approximately 800 perfumes of well-known brands, valued at 5.8 million dinars, preventing their further illegal sale.

Police in Novi Pazar, Serbia, confiscated 379 pieces of counterfeit branded clothing and filed criminal charges against a 48-year-old man in connection with the seizure.

Professor Dejan Pavlović from the Faculty of Political Sciences criticized Serbian police and other institutions, stating they have "exposed themselves" by not adhering to the Constitution and laws, describing the situation as "naked repression" and expressing doubt about the fairness of upcoming elections.

Serbian police have arrested two individuals, including M.R. (49), the responsible person for PD "Soft investment group" from Požarevac, on suspicion of embezzling over 10 million dinars from companies.

Serbia's Police Director Dragan Vasiljević announced that measures and actions are underway, including discussions with officials at the Philosophy Faculty, following the death of a female student.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced the arrest of D.A. (31) from Ivanjica, who is suspected of attempting to transport 90 kilograms of marijuana across the border.
The Serbian newspaper Danas has criticized the politicization of the Serbian police, alleging that politically suitable officers are appointed to top positions since the SNS party came to power and that high-ranking police officials are seen at party events.
General Dragan Vasiljević, Chief of the Criminal Police Directorate Marko Kričak, and Chief of the Technical Directorate Goran Colić met today with Martina Link, Vice President of the German Federal Criminal Police (BKA), and other senior officials.

Valjevo police major Katarina Petrović stated that overt repression is a key method of the current regime in Serbia and urged citizens not to be afraid, vowing not to give up her job.

Marko Kričak, Head of the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP), and Radoslav Repac, Head of the Gendarmerie, were present at a large Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) rally held in the Belgrade Arena on Saturday afternoon.

The Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs announced the arrest of three individuals suspected of possessing and distributing child pornography online.

Members of the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs, Internal Control Sector, in cooperation with the Special Department for Suppression of Corruption of the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office, have arrested two police officers for abuse of power and influence peddling.

Serbia's Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP) announced the arrest of two police officers from the Belgrade Border Police Station. They are suspected of abuse of official position and influence peddling related to individuals with Cypriot residence permits.
The Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs' Department for Emergency Situations in Šabac announced that a specialized team will destroy explosive remnants from the war in Bogatić tomorrow, with safety measures in place.

In Novi Sad, Serbia, police and the 'Cobras' special unit were deployed outside the Serbian National Theater in what is described as a 'risky security operation' against a student attending a violin concert, highlighting moments when the state shows its fear.

The defense and internal affairs committee of the Serbia Centre (SRCE) party urged the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Defense to urgently address media reports of armed attacks on Serbian police and military in the KZB region.

Serbian police, in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs' High-Tech Crime Department and the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office, conducted 'Operation Armageddon,' arresting seven suspects for pedophilia across several cities.

Serbian police arrested S. Dž. (1988) from Tutin for possessing 1,600 boxes of various cigarette brands without documentation, hidden in a specially constructed bunker in his Mercedes vehicle.

Serbian police and BIA have arrested two veterans in Kraljevo on suspicion of preparing a violent change to the constitutional order and planning an assassination attempt on President Aleksandar Vučić and his family.

Nova.rs reports that the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP) allegedly refused to arrest Aleksandar Milikić, an SNS official, and other Bor city officials suspected of corruption.

Serbia's Democratic Party (DS) and the 'Kreni-promeni' movement have condemned the police raid on the University of Belgrade Rectorate, with the DS stating it was not a standard police action but an attempt to undermine a key institution, calling it an 'attack on Serbia.' The raid, following the unexplained death of a student, has sparked fears about 'politicizing a tragedy' as government officials sought to blame university staff who supported student protests.

Police raided the Belgrade headquarters of the People’s Movement of Serbia (NPS) on a prosecutor's order, prompting strong condemnation from opposition parties including PSG and SRCE, who labeled the incident as political repression and an attempt to divert attention from election issues. Opposition parties further slated Sunday night's police raid as an act of intimidation and repression.
Serbian police have arrested five individuals, including an Irish citizen, in several separate operations across the country on suspicion of committing corrupt criminal offenses.

Serbian police have arrested four suspects for online fraud involving the misuse of payment cards via the social network WhatsApp, which reportedly caused damages of eight million dinars to a large number of citizens.

Serbian police have arrested four Albanian nationals for allegedly posting a Facebook video on the anniversary of the NATO bombing, according to the Internal Affairs Ministry.
Serbian police generals Dragan Vasiljević, Marko Kričak, and Goran Colić met with Martina Link, Vice President of the German Federal Criminal Police (BKA), and other high-ranking officials.

Serbian Police Director Dragan Vasiljević met with German Federal Police President Dieter Roman in Berlin, affirming Serbia's role as a reliable and significant security partner in the region on its path to the European Union.
Lawyer Rodoljub Šabić criticized the Serbian police for allegedly illegally intercepting four students, searching them, and seizing approximately two million dinars collected from donors for student activities.

As part of an ongoing operation to suppress the grey economy, the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs will file criminal charges against three individuals, including Č. D. (39) from Bašaid, for the unauthorized sale of goods valued at 920,000 dinars.

During a seven-day international traffic control action focused on seatbelt use and child transport, Serbian police identified over 32,000 violations.

Serbian police reported finding four 'zolje' (anti-tank rocket launchers) hidden in the rear bumper of a suspect's vehicle. The suspect has been detained for 48 hours and will be brought before the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Šabac.

A Chinese national and whistleblower who exposed illegal operations at the Mint factory in Loznica claims to have experienced brutality at the hands of Serbian Police.

Serbian police have arrested two individuals and confiscated approximately 50 kilograms of marijuana on suspicion of unauthorized production and distribution of narcotics.

Police in Šabac, Serbia, arrested five individuals suspected of assaulting an official during a blockade of the Badovinci border crossing.

Serbian police prevented residents of Lužnice village from blocking a road, as farmers continued their eleventh day of protests in Cerovac near Kragujevac over a significantly damaged bridge.

Serbian police have not yet identified those responsible for false bomb threats that halted train traffic across the country on three occasions before major student and citizen protests.

Serbian police and secret services have arrested two men suspected of planning an assassination attempt against the Serbian president, his family, and members of the Ministry of Interior.