OHR comment on Momcilo Mandic arrest
As you know, Momcilo Mandic was taken into custody by the BiH authorities last night and is being held under a Detention Order granted by the Court of BiH.
The OHR would like to commend the various law-enforcement agencies that have taken part in the operation, in Montenegro and BiH, to detain and transfer Mr Mandic. This is a further example of the institutions which underpin the rule of law in BiH taking firm root. It also highlights the importance of regional co-operation which is also vital in the fight against crime.
Serious charges have been made, and the accused will now face these charges in a court of law. No individual, no matter who they are, is beyond the the reach of the law.
The basis for the Court Order and the judicial proceedings is a matter for the State Prosecutor’s Office and for the appropriate judicial authorities.