Authorities in Kosovo on November 18 said eight customs officials and a Border Police officer were arrested on suspicion of abuse of duty and bribery. Kosovo's Special Prosecutor’s Office, the customs office, and Police Inspectorate said the raids were carried out at 11 locations in the north of the country after a long investigation. Full details weren't released, but officials said the raids took place in Serb-majority regions, where authorities in recent years have attempted to crack down on illegal routes used to transport goods from neighboring Serbia. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Balkan Service, click here.
Kosovo Detains Customs Officials, Border Police In Serb-Majority North On Suspicion Of Corruption
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