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Slovenian police participate in extensive international operation Custos Viridis against organised environmental crime
The police participated in a large-scale Europol-coordinated operation targeting organised crime networks involved in waste and pollution crime. The global operation, code-named Custos Viridis, took place between January and December 2025, bringing together partners from 71 countries and numerous international organisations in a joint effort.
As part of a two-year criminal investigation, millions of pieces of medicine containing illegal drugs were seized, among other things
Criminal investigators from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Police Directorate Maribor, in cooperation with Europol, the Criminal Police Directorate of the General Police Directorate and colleagues from other Police Directorate, concluded an extensive criminal investigation into an international organized crime group this week, which lasted almost two years.
This year's Creaction results in 16 unique projects bursting with fresh ideas and purposeful messages
Police officers from Maribor announced the winning student communications submitted in the scope of the Creaction ('Kreakcija') campaign promoting social responsibility and creativity, on 23 January 2026. Maribor Police Directorate has been carrying out the Creaction project for several years, in cooperation with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Maribor (the Institute of Media Communications).
Police identify 1,300 offences during week-long campaign to improve driver focus
From 12 to 18 January 2026, the nationwide Focus on the Road campaign was carried out, organised by the Slovenian Traffic Safety Agency in cooperation with the Police.
Police showcase the dynamic nature of policing at two major career fairs
In January, the police took part in two nationwide education and career fairs. The Informativa fair was held at the Ljubljana Congress Centre on 9 and 10 January 2026, followed a week later, on 16 January, by the Where and How – Choose a Profession fair held at the Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Pupils on Skis programme officially launched in snowy Planica
Under the mentorship of former top-level athlete and cross-country skier Petra Majdič, the well established Pupils on Skis programme was officially launched on 13 January 2026 in Planica. Interest in the programme continues to grow from year to year.
Police arrest the person suspected of attacking and injuring a student at Murska Sobota secondary school
At a press conference on 9 January 2026, the Murska Sobota Police Directorate presented information about the attack at a secondary school in Murska Sobota.
Croatian police join Slovenian colleagues to boost safety on ski slopes
Slovenian police officers responsible for safety at ski resorts have once again been joined by their Croatian counterparts during the winter season. Until 11 January 2026, coinciding with Croatian school holidays and thus a peak influx of Croatian tourists, Croatian police officers will be assisting Slovenian colleagues in maintaining safety at the ski resorts of Kranjska Gora, Kope and Rogla.
We wish you a peaceful Christmas and a happy, healthy and safe 2026
During the holidays, when the pace of life slows and homes are illuminated with colourful lights, we are reminded of just how precious the feeling of safety is.
EU Most Wanted website revamped with new fugitives added
The EU Most Wanted website has been revamped, with a new visual identity and enhanced functionality making it easier than ever for the public to help bring dangerous fugitives to justice. The revamp includes a new logo and improved user experience, reflecting the platform’s growing importance in helping law enforcement track down Europe’s most wanted criminals.
Representatives of Slovenia attend the 93th INTERPOL General Assembly in Morocco
The 93rd General Assembly of INTERPOL, the International Criminal Police Organization, was held in Marrakesh from 24 to 27 November 2025. The event brought together more than 800 delegates, including ministers, police chiefs, and senior law enforcement officials from 179 member countries.
Slovenian criminal police take part in the international operation against child sexual exploitation Mozaik 2025
At a press conference held on 18 November 2025, the Slovenian police presented a coordinated international criminal operation investigating online child sexual abuse, known as Mozaik 2025, which took place within the framework of the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats (EMPACT). This is the third international operation under the name Mozaik, which represents a continuation of Slovenia's cooperation with the Western Balkan region and other partner countries.
Solemn oath of the ninth generation of the Police College
On 22 October 2025, 158 students who completed their education at the Police College took their oath before Police Director General Damjan Petrič. An additional 162 part-time students also received certificates of completion. A total of 320 graduates attended the ceremony. May they have successful and, above all, safe careers!
Maribor Police Directorate celebrates an important milestone – 40th anniversary of the continuous operation of the mounted police
The Maribor Police Directorate celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Mounted Police Unit at a ceremony in Kamnica on October 17, 2025.
Foundation stone laid for the new police station in Ajdovščina
On 13 October 2025, Director General of the Police Damjan Petrič, Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar, Ajdovščina Mayor Tadej Beočanin, and Director of the Nova Gorica Police Directorate Robert Berginc laid the foundation stone for the new Ajdovščina Police Station at the Logistics Centre in Goriška cesta in Ajdovščina.