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Historic 5-Ton Marijuana Bust Shakes Serbia's Drug Scene

1/30/2026

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On January 30, 2026, Serbian police seized five tons of marijuana at a small agricultural company in central Serbia, the largest drug bust in the country's history, with two arrests and one suspect at large.
Interior Minister Ivica Dacic announced the seizure included four assault rifles and an anti-tank rocket launcher.
Activists advocate medicinal legalization of cannabis.
The government is intensifying anti-trafficking efforts as Serbia seeks European Union membership.

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On January 30, 2026, Serbian police seized five tons of marijuana at a small agricultural company in central Serbia, the largest drug bust in the country's history, with two arrests and one suspect at large.
Interior Minister Ivica Dacic announced the seizure included four assault rifles and an anti-tank rocket launcher.
Activists advocate medicinal legalization of cannabis.
The government is intensifying anti-trafficking efforts as Serbia seeks European Union membership.