Zagreb Investigates 'Zombie Drug' Fears After Naked, Aggressive Incidents

Scenes resembling horror films have emerged on Zagreb's streets, with reports of naked and aggressive individuals causing alarm among residents. These incidents, particularly in Dubrava and Novi Zagreb, have fueled speculation about the spread of dangerous synthetic drugs, similar to those causing havoc in Western cities.

Večernji list received numerous calls from concerned citizens describing disoriented, unclothed individuals, some climbing on cars or exhibiting deviant behavior. This prompted an official inquiry to the Zagreb Police Department regarding an increase in such interventions and the potential role of substances like fentanyl.

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Two individuals whose unusual behavior was covered by the media received medical assistance in a psychiatric health institution. After receiving medical assistance, a criminal investigation was conducted on them.

Police confirmed two bizarre incidents on May 26th, one in Novi Zagreb and another in Dubrava, which involved extreme behavior necessitating immediate intervention. Both individuals involved received medical attention at a psychiatric facility before a criminal investigation commenced. In a separate but related period between May 25th and 27th, police recorded 18 public order offenses, with some individuals under the influence of alcohol, and five foreign nationals among those detained. However, only the two individuals from the notable incidents required psychiatric care.

Despite public fears linking these events to new synthetic drugs, the Zagreb Police Department has firmly refuted these claims. "Regarding the emergence of new synthetic drugs like fentanyl, we inform you that the Zagreb Police Department has not recorded seizures of fentanyl or other such drugs. Furthermore, we have not received information that any new synthetic drug has appeared in our area to date," the police stated. They also indicated no knowledge of drug influence in other recent public disturbances, seeking to reassure the public.

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In relation to the emergence of new synthetic drugs like fentanyl, we inform you that the Zagreb Police Department has not recorded seizures of fentanyl or other such drugs. Also, we have not received information to date that any new synthetic drug has appeared in our area.