Balkan Warrior: Four Footsoldiers Convicted, Tošić Acquitted

Ljubljana, 20 November - Dragan Tošić, 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.

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The announcement of the Ljubljana District Court's ruling in the 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 Ljubljana District Court announces ruling in the Balkan Warrior trial against alleged cocaine trafficking ring.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
The Ljubljana District Court announces ruling in the Balkan Warrior cocaine trafficking trial in 2012, the first of the three trials or retrials.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
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Ljubljana
The Ljubljana District Court announces ruling in the Balkan Warrior trial against alleged cocaine trafficking ring.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
The Ljubljana District Court announces ruling in the Balkan Warrior trial against alleged cocaine trafficking ring.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
The announcement of the Ljubljana District Court's ruling in the Balkan Warrior trial against alleged cocaine trafficking ring.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
The announcement of the Ljubljana District Court's ruling in the Balkan Warrior trial against alleged cocaine trafficking ring.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
The announcement of the Ljubljana District Court's ruling in the Balkan Warrior trial against alleged cocaine trafficking ring.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
The announcement of the Ljubljana District Court's ruling in the 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

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