The Federal Police Administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina announced on October 3 its intention to investigate allegations surrounding one of the Kosovo Serb leaders, Milan Radojičić, who is accused of procuring weapons, ammunition, and powerful explosive devices from Tuzla, with the items ending up in Kosovo.
The Federal Police Administration informed Radio Free Europe that they would initiate actions to verify the claims of Milan Radojičić’s arms purchases from Tuzla, covering the period from January 2023 to September 24. They planned to request information from the authorities of the Republic of Serbia in the morning.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Minister of Interior Ramo Isak told Radio Free Europe that there was no information about any weapons in the Tuzla area related to the Milan Radojičić case.
Additionally, when Radio Free Europe reached out to the Prosecutor’s Office of the Tuzla Canton, they stated that there was no information available regarding weapons in this Bosnian city.
Radojičić, who acknowledged responsibility for orchestrating the attack in Banjska, was apprehended by Belgrade authorities on Tuesday.
The Belgrade Public Prosecutor’s Office reported that they had conducted an interview with Radojičić, who had previously admitted his role in organizing the Banjska attack, a village situated in north Kosovo.
According to the Prosecutor’s Office, Radojičić is under suspicion of “acquiring weapons, ammunition, and powerful explosive devices from Tuzla in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, during the period from January 2023 until September 24”.
The Prosecutor’s Office alleged that these weapons were transported to the territory of Belgrade, primarily in the suburbs of Bubanj Potok and Vrčin.
Subsequently, Radojičić is said to have transported and concealed these weapons in undisclosed locations within Kosovo, such as abandoned structures and forests, as stated in the Prosecutor’s official release.
Radojičić has consistently denied involvement in the purported criminal activities.
Earlier, the Serbian Ministry of Interior had announced the search of Radojičić’s residence and other premises, issuing a 48-hour restraining order against him. However, Radojičić was released just a day after being detained.
On September 29, Radojičić, who is on the U.S. blacklist due to suspected involvement in international organized crime, claimed responsibility for orchestrating the Banjska attack.
In this village located in the municipality of Zvecan, armed Serb groups attacked Kosovo Police on September 24, resulting in the tragic death of police officer Afrim Bunjaku.
Three attackers were also killed during the ensuing exchange of fire.
Radojičić previously held the position of vice-chairman in the Serb List, the largest political party representing Kosovo Serbs. However, he resigned from this role on the same day he took responsibility for the Banjska attack.
Kosovo’s Minister of Interior Xhelal Sveçla indicated in an interview with Radio Free Europe on September 29 that Kosovo authorities, with the support of international partners, would seek Radojičić’s extradition from Serbia to Kosovo for his alleged involvement in planning and executing the Banjska terrorist action.
