"Crime Stoppers" in May

432 Calls and 17 Useful Information

In May 2016, police officials of the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) registered 432 calls on the telephone line "Crime Stoppers".

During this period, citizens submitted 17 useful information on committed or planned criminal offenses and perpetrators, based on which the same number of criminal intelligence reports was made.

In addition, 31 reports were received through the electronic criminal offense reporting form, of which 5 useful information on committed or planned criminal offenses and perpetrators, based on which the same number of criminal intelligence reports was made.

The majority of information related to illicit trafficking in drugs and weapons. Of the total number of information received through "Crime-Stoppers" and electronic form, 22 were forwarded for further proceeding to relevant police bodies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, while SIPA acted on 6 information.

In the reporting period, 30 feedbacks from the competent police and other authorities were received, which were related to the previously submitted information, received through "Crime-Stoppers" or electronic criminal offense reporting form.

In addition, SIPA police officials gave 146 recommendations to the citizens who contacted them via anonymous and free telephone number "Crime Stoppers" - 080 020 505.