Swedish Man Arrested in Serbia for Assassination Plot Against Kekas Group Member
A Swedish man and a South African accomplice were arrested in Serbia for a suspected assassination plot targeting a Kekas criminal group member.
- • Swedish man arrested in Belgrade on suspicion of plotting to kill a high-ranking Kekas group member.
- • He was disguised as a food delivery person and discarded a loaded weapon while fleeing.
- • A South African woman was also arrested, part of the escape plan on a moped.
- • Both face conspiracy to commit murder charges with investigations ongoing.
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A Swedish man has been arrested in Belgrade, Serbia, on suspicion of plotting to assassinate a high-ranking member of the Kekas criminal network, a notorious drug trafficking organization. Disguised as a food delivery person, the man was caught outside a café after attracting suspicion from patrons. As he attempted to flee, he discarded a loaded firearm which was later recovered by the police.
Authorities also arrested a South African woman who was waiting nearby on a moped as part of an escape plan. Both suspects face charges related to conspiracy to commit murder. The exact target remains uncertain; however, reports indicate that two associates of Stojanovic Keka, the founder of the Kekas group, were present at the café during the incident.
Witnesses observed the Swedish man surveying those inside the café prior to attempting the attack. The arrest is the result of ongoing investigations into criminal activities linked to the Kekas organization, which plays a significant role in Serbia's drug trade. Police are continuing their inquiries to clarify the suspects' motives and potential connections to the gang.
This article was translated and synthesized from Swedish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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