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Investigation into Prvi Partizan explosion continues
Belgrade,
7 September 2009
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Ivica Dacic said today that the prosecutor’s office is now continuing the investigation into the explosion at the Prvi Partizan munitions factory in Uzice, the police having finished their part of the job.
Author:
Tanjug
Dacic said to journalists after signing a revised memorandum of understanding with OSCE Mission Chief in Serbia Hans Ola Urstad that the police have arrested five factory employees.
He stressed that it is suspected that they did not observe safety protocols while handling explosive materials, which led to the explosion that killed seven workers.
Speaking about the increasing number of assaults on police officers, the Minister said that these are attempts to scare those who are fighting crime, stressing that measures will be taken to protect members of the police force.
Dacic said that tougher sentences should be given out for assaulting police officers.
Commenting on yesterday’s protest against the arrest of five persons suspected of having attacked the Greek embassy in Belgrade, Dacic said that the arrest was made based on solid evidence, including DNA samples.
Dacic said that an investigation is being carried out into the case of the criminal gang headed by Darko Elez and that the arrest of this group has prevented several assassinations in Belgrade, adding that the targets included public figures and politicians.
Speaking on the revised memorandum, the Deputy Prime Minister explained that this document offers professional help and advice in the areas of police responsibility, the fight against organised crime, police work in local communities, training, strategic planning and development, the work of cross-border police and public relations.
The OSCE Mission in Serbia will provide professional help and advice, including assistance in drafting regulations, capacity building, training and organisation of workshops, seminars and conferences.
Dacic said that cooperation with this mission has been very successful, especially when the Law on Police and other strategic documents were passed, including the National strategy for the fight against organised crime.
Speaking on visa abolishment, the Foreign Minister said that all remaining criteria for visa free travel will be fulfilled during September, a report of which will then be sent to the European Commission by September 25.
Ola Urstad expressed his satisfaction with the cooperation between the OSCE and the Interior Ministry and stressed that in every transition country, the role of the police is essential.
The police should work hard especially in tackling organised crime, investigating war crimes and cross-border work, he added.
Serbia is heading fast toward establishing a modern police with high professional standards, he concluded.
He stressed that it is suspected that they did not observe safety protocols while handling explosive materials, which led to the explosion that killed seven workers.
Speaking about the increasing number of assaults on police officers, the Minister said that these are attempts to scare those who are fighting crime, stressing that measures will be taken to protect members of the police force.
Dacic said that tougher sentences should be given out for assaulting police officers.
Commenting on yesterday’s protest against the arrest of five persons suspected of having attacked the Greek embassy in Belgrade, Dacic said that the arrest was made based on solid evidence, including DNA samples.
Dacic said that an investigation is being carried out into the case of the criminal gang headed by Darko Elez and that the arrest of this group has prevented several assassinations in Belgrade, adding that the targets included public figures and politicians.
Speaking on the revised memorandum, the Deputy Prime Minister explained that this document offers professional help and advice in the areas of police responsibility, the fight against organised crime, police work in local communities, training, strategic planning and development, the work of cross-border police and public relations.
The OSCE Mission in Serbia will provide professional help and advice, including assistance in drafting regulations, capacity building, training and organisation of workshops, seminars and conferences.
Dacic said that cooperation with this mission has been very successful, especially when the Law on Police and other strategic documents were passed, including the National strategy for the fight against organised crime.
Speaking on visa abolishment, the Foreign Minister said that all remaining criteria for visa free travel will be fulfilled during September, a report of which will then be sent to the European Commission by September 25.
Ola Urstad expressed his satisfaction with the cooperation between the OSCE and the Interior Ministry and stressed that in every transition country, the role of the police is essential.
The police should work hard especially in tackling organised crime, investigating war crimes and cross-border work, he added.
Serbia is heading fast toward establishing a modern police with high professional standards, he concluded.
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