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