[EVENT] Serbian police open investigation into opposition leader's ties to organized crime

Police Director Vesna Lazarević announced the start of an investigation into the activities of Nebojša Stefanović today. Stefanović is the current SNS leader who previously served as the minister of internal affairs. Although the director refused to comment on the specifics, the Informer reported that Stefanović may have had contact with drug trafficking organizations.

Stefanović claimed the investigation was a political attack. He says he will refuse to cooperate.