SPLIT, Feb 4 (Hina) - The Split police discovered seven persons suspected of planting explosive devices in the town of Hvar, on Hvar island, including the explosive device which destroyed the business premises of the vice-president of
the local Social Democratic Party (SDP) branch, Ivan Pavicic, on January 21. Five persons were arrested whereas the other two are at large, police officials told a news conference in Split on Friday. Six perpetrators, aged between 20 and 35, are from Hvar, and one is from Zagreb. The group planted several explosive devices in Hvar, of which the last one was planted at the business premises of the SDP president and a member of the municipal leadership, Ivan Pavicic. The group planted explosive devices in bars, kiosks and vehicles since 1995. "The motive is still not known and we cannot claim that the incidents were politically motivated," a police official said. The five arr
SPLIT, Feb 4 (Hina) - The Split police discovered seven persons
suspected of planting explosive devices in the town of Hvar, on Hvar
island, including the explosive device which destroyed the
business premises of the vice-president of the local Social
Democratic Party (SDP) branch, Ivan Pavicic, on January 21.
Five persons were arrested whereas the other two are at large,
police officials told a news conference in Split on Friday.
Six perpetrators, aged between 20 and 35, are from Hvar, and one is
from Zagreb.
The group planted several explosive devices in Hvar, of which the
last one was planted at the business premises of the SDP president
and a member of the municipal leadership, Ivan Pavicic.
The group planted explosive devices in bars, kiosks and vehicles
since 1995.
"The motive is still not known and we cannot claim that the
incidents were politically motivated," a police official said.
The five arrested were taken before the Split County Court
investigating judge, where they will be questioned. An arrest
warrant will be issued for the other two perpetrators.
(hina) rml