PAVLETIC THANKS POLICE FOR RECENT SUCCESSFUL ACTION

ZAGREB, Nov 29 (Hina) - Croatian National Sabor's President Vlatko Pavletic, who is the acting President of Croatia, on Monday received a delegation of the Interior Ministry, led by Minister Ivan Penic. During one-hour-long talks, Penic informed Pavletic of a recent police action against the organised crime in Zagreb, when nine persons who are believed to be members of the Zagreb underground, were arrested. Thanking the Interior Ministry's officials for the successfully conducted action, Pavletic said the police showed that it had the strength and ability to protect all citizens and to ensure the public peace and order. This has opened a new stage in police clampdown on crime, which may pose a threat to the political stability of the state ahead of the election, Pavletic added. He said the Interior Ministry is also a guarantee that the coming parliamentary election will be conducted in the best possible way. Pavletic added that speculations about disrespect of election results were groundless. Pointing to the necessity that police control intensively the situation after the action, Pavletic said the recent operation made an important segment of the organised crime leaderless. Minister Penic said by this action police showed it clearly that they were resolute to ensure that public peace and order at a high level. Reiterating that basic duties of police are to comply with th Constitution and laws and protect human lives and property, Penic said all elements of the Interior Ministry are working in an impeccable and determined manner. We are aware that we have not finished the fight against the organised crime, but the remaining part is under our control, Penic said. (hina) ms