In the Serbian capital of Belgrade, police detained two men and confiscated about 20 kg of cocaine — the largest such shipment ever seized in the city.
According to Interior Minister Ivica Dačić, following a joint operation by the Criminal Police Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Belgrade High Prosecutor’s Office, the arrest took place during the transfer of the drugs. The convicted men are M.N. (41) and S.J. (24). They have been charged with “illegal production and trafficking of narcotic drugs.” The detainees will remain in custody until the case is brought to court.
According to EMCDDA and UNODC data, cocaine retails in Western and Central European countries for an average of €40-60 per gram, depending on purity and region. In some countries, the price can reach €100-120 per gram.
If sold at retail, the confiscated shipment could have been worth up to €1,200,000.
