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USKOK widens investigation into illegal waste dumping, suspects released without detention

started October 11, 2026 at 7:48 AM · last changed 16h ago

Summary

USKOK said its investigation into illegal waste dumping in Gospić, Benkovac and Senj now covers 14 people and four companies over suspected dumping of thousands of tonnes of hazardous waste and document forgery, but no pretrial detention was sought as prosecutors said there were no grounds. BUZ party leader Milivoj Špika criticised the state prosecution and anti-corruption office, comparing them to a "catch, record and release" fishing club.

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PREDSJEDNIK Bloka umirovljenici zajedno (BUZ) Milivoj Špika oštro je kritizirao rad DORH-a i USKOK-a nakon što su osumnjičenici u velikoj aferi nezakonitog odlaganja otpada pušteni

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  • Municipality: Senj

  • Municipality: Benkovac

  • Municipality: Gospić

Places mentioned in the report

  • where it happenedSenj - waste brought to a landfill near Senj, within Velebit Nature Park
  • where it happenedBenkovac - at least 6,475 tonnes of waste dumped and buried
  • where it happenedGospić - arrests in the illegal waste dumping investigation

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Severity
Severity35

Total — moderate signal (20–39)

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