Two Afghan nationals and three Turkish nationals freed from kidnappers in Serbia; Three suspects arrested.
Serbia’s ministry of internal affairs has announced that two Afghan nationals and three Turkish nationals who had been abducted in the capital, Belgrade, were freed during a police operation. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the kidnapping.
According to the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs, the five foreign nationals were abducted on August 26 on Gavrila Principa Street in Belgrade. The suspects had reportedly demanded €30,000 for their release.
The Serbian Interior Ministry said the abductees were taken to a rural house in the Vladimirci area, where they were subjected to physical and psychological abuse. Police subsequently carried out an operation and rescued them.
Three people have been arrested in connection with the case, including two Serbian nationals and one citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Serbian authorities said all three suspects have been placed in custody for up to 48 hours and will be handed over to the prosecutor’s office along with the case file.
The operation was conducted on the orders of the Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade, with the participation of Serbian police units. Authorities have not yet released further details about the identities or current condition of the five individuals who were rescued.
Until a final court ruling is issued, the arrested individuals are considered suspects only. Determining their guilt or innocence remains the responsibility of Serbia’s judicial authorities.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
