Zagreb kidnapping was amateurish psychological act, says security expert

A brazen daylight kidnapping in Zagreb, Croatia, where a man was shoved into a car trunk, has prompted an analysis from a security expert. Bruno Pavić, a former member of the Security Intelligence Agency, described the incident as a psychological tactic and the work of amateurs, noting that such abductions were more prevalent in Croatia during the 1990s, often connected to gambling debts.

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It is psychological action and leaving an impression. When kidnappings are done, so to speak, it is done in a much milder way.

Pavić commended the rapid response of the Croatian police in apprehending the suspects. He emphasized the critical role of a witness who managed to film the event and record the vehicle's license plate, stating that such evidence significantly aids police investigations. "The best thing is when it can be done like that. It can help the police in further criminal investigation, and they use that license plate as some kind of evidence," Pavić said.

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The best thing is when it can be done like that. It can help the police in further criminal investigation, and they use that license plate as some kind of evidence.

For citizens who might witness a similar situation, Pavić advises maintaining a safe distance and discreetly recording or noting the vehicle's license plate. He recommends then anonymously reporting the information or approaching police officers. "In my opinion, it is best to stay away from the kidnappers and try to discreetly record and discreetly write down the vehicle's license plate, then report it anonymously or approach police officers with the information," he stated. Pavić added that while such overt kidnappings are rare now, they were a more common method of sending messages or exerting pressure in the past. "A message was sent that way, to show you where your place is, mostly it was because of gambling debts. I haven't heard of such a kidnapping for a long time," he concluded.

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In my opinion, it is best to stay away from the kidnappers and try to discreetly record and discreetly write down the vehicle's license plate, then report it anonymously or approach police officers with the information.