Balkan Warrior: Four Footsoldiers Convicted, Tosić Acquitted

Ljubljana, 20 November - Dragan Tosić, the alleged leader of what was believed to be the Slovenian arm of an international drug smuggling ring, was found innocent in the high-profile Balkan Warrior trial at Ljubljana District Court on Tuesday. Four of a total of 17 defendants, all considered footsoldiers, were sentenced to between 4 and 10 years in prison.

Ljubljana Balkan Warrior trial against alleged cocaine trafficking ring. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Balkan Warrior trial against alleged cocaine trafficking ring.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana The Balkan Warrior trial of 17 defendants suspected of being a part of an international drug cartel. Photo: STA

Ljubljana
The Balkan Warrior trial of 17 defendants suspected of being a part of an international drug cartel.
Photo: STA

Ljubljana Balkan Warrior trial against alleged cocaine trafficking ring. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Balkan Warrior trial against alleged cocaine trafficking ring.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana The Balkan Warrior trial of 17 defendants suspected of being a part of an international drug cartel. Photo: STA

Ljubljana
The Balkan Warrior trial of 17 defendants suspected of being a part of an international drug cartel.
Photo: STA

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