Police in Krnjača seize 36 kilograms of marijuana; three arrested

Serbian police have confiscated a significant quantity of drugs, seizing 36 kilograms of marijuana and arresting three people in the Krnjača area. The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that D. P. (27), V. P. (34), and A. A. (18) are suspected of unauthorized production and distribution of narcotics.

The operation unfolded when officers observed the suspects near a vehicle in Krnjača. Upon spotting the police, the individuals moved away from the car, but were quickly apprehended. Inside the vehicle, officers discovered 27 packages of marijuana.

Further investigation led to the discovery of an additional nine packages of marijuana, which were allegedly thrown from the terrace of an apartment belonging to D. P. The ministry's statement also revealed that the suspect's apartment contained equipment typically used for the production and crystallization of amphetamines. This included five bottles of battery acid, three pH meters for measuring drug acidity, a precision scale, and vacuum-sealed bags.

A kilogram of a substance suspected to be caffeine was also found in the apartment. The three arrested individuals have been detained for up to 48 hours. Following this period, they will be transferred to the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade, along with criminal charges.