In a statement made by the Serbian Interior Ministry, it was stated that 3 people who were identified as Kosovo police were detained by the Serbian Police Special Anti-Terrorism Units. Kosovo, on the other hand, argues that the police officers were abducted by Serbia.
It is clear that the suspects are armed and they have maps and navigation tools with them, “As a result of the effective operation of the Serbian police, it is clear that the Kosovo police, which entered Serbia and is in the action plan in the light of the evidence found, aims to destabilize Serbia and trigger the conflict. All these parameters are terrorism. represents action. statements were included.
“CLAIMING THAT THE POLICE HAS BEEN abducted”
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said on his social media account that the police officers were kidnapped by Serbia and said:
“The abduction took place in the Tresave/Bare region in northern Kosovo and took place within 300 meters of Kosovo territory. We suspect that the police were abducted by the Serbian military, openly to avenge the detention of the notorious Milun Milenkovic, who represents one of the leaders of organized crime and smuggling, yesterday. “
Kosovo Interior Minister Xhelal Sveçla argued that Serbia had entered Kosovo’s territory and said, “Serbia, not complying with any agreement and international norms, kidnapped three Kosovo police officers. Our police officers were deployed at a static checkpoint deep in Kosovo’s territory and carried out their usual duties. ” he said.
“CAPTURED INSIDE SERBIA”
Contrary to what Kosovo claims, the Serbian Interior Ministry announced that 3 Kosovo police officers, who were detained today, were caught within the borders of Serbia. Serbian Minister of Interior Secretary Zeljko Brkic held a press conference in the capital Belgrade regarding the detention of 3 people, who were stated to be Kosovo police, by the Serbian Police Special Anti-Terror Units.
Stating that the detained Kosovo policemen were armed and had maps and navigation tools with them, Brkic said, “These people were detained in Serbian territory. The group, which came to the Tresava-Batnjik border with their vehicles, continued on foot in the direction of Orahovo-Gnjilica. The police detained the suspects in the village of Gnjilica. . This place belongs to the Municipality of Raska, that is, within a kilometer of Serbian territory.” said.
Brkic, arguing that Serbia did not violate international agreements in any way, said that they acted jointly with the prosecutor’s office regarding the detentions.
“NO MISSING EVENT”
Petar Petkovic, Director of the Serbian Government Office for Kosovo, also reiterated that the Serbian police detained the suspects within the borders of the country, saying, “We have all the evidence, satellite records. An international investigation should be opened if necessary. The Serbian police did not exceed the administrative border with Kosovo even a millimeter.” used the phrases.
Regarding Kosovo’s claims that “Serbia abducted our officers”, Petkovic said, “There is no kidnapping here. Our police caught people who crossed the administrative border in the forest area of Raska Municipality in Serbia, obviously advancing to commit a terrorist act.” he said.
Petkovic claimed that Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti produces new crises every day, arguing that Kurti wants to exile Kosovo Serbs from the north of Kosovo.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is expected to participate in the news program of Serbian Radio and Television (RTS) and make statements about the latest events.
KOSOVO POLICE ALSO DETECTED
On the other hand, Kosovo police detained Serbian Milun Milenkovic in Northern Mitrovica yesterday on the grounds that he was one of the organizers of the attacks against NATO’s Peacekeeping Force (KFOR) forces in Kosovo and the Kosovo police.
While Serbia reacted to Milenkovic’s detention, Serbian President Vucic claimed that Kurti wanted to start a war.
KOSOVO-SERBIA TENSION
On 26 May, Kosovo Serbs protested the election of Albanian mayors who won the local elections on 23 April in the municipalities of Zveçan, Zubin Potok and Leposavic, where Serbs are concentrated in the north of Kosovo.
As the protests continued in the region, Kosovo police and KFOR surrounded the municipal buildings with wire fences and increased the number of personnel in the region.
There was a clash between the Kosovo police, which was sent to the region to protect the Albanian mayors, and the Kosovo Serbs.
Seeing Kosovo, which declared its independence unilaterally in 2008, as its own territory, Serbia also decided to place its army on the Kosovo border.
Kosovo Serbs announced that they will continue their protests in front of the city hall until their demands are met.
The Serbian administration argues that the elections, which were boycotted by Kosovo Serbs and turnout remained at 3 percent, were invalid. (AA)