From Words to Deeds
I carefully listened to every sentence spoken by the President of Serbia at a press conference on Saturday, where he, along with the police director, presented certain observations regarding the disappearance of Aleksandar Nešović Baya, who was likely murdered. According to the order disclosed by the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade, certain police officers were involved, including the former head of the Belgrade police, Veselin Milić. Without delving into the justification of the prosecutor's suspicions, as an investigation is underway and I adhere to the principle that no one is guilty until proven guilty, I will focus on certain statements made by the President that are deeply concerning and warrant analysis.
TL;DR
- The President of Serbia stated that over half of drug dealers are protected by police officers.
- This statement raises serious concerns about the police's role in protecting citizens versus criminals.
- The article questions the effectiveness of the Internal Affairs Service within the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
- The author compares the situation to Mexico, where criminal cartels allegedly control the police.
- The article criticizes the system's collapse, citing past statements by the President about police disloyalty.
- Despite Serbia's improved foreign policy, economy, and military, the system is described as 'rotten'.
- The author argues that non-elected individuals and foreign agents, along with criminal elements and tycoons, effectively run the state.
- The former head of Belgrade police is presented as a symbol of this systemic failure.
- The article suggests that the public is rightly frustrated with arrogance and perceived collaboration between police and mafia.
- The author advocates for cleansing the system and restoring state powers as key promises for upcoming elections.
- It is argued that President Vučić lacks control over the judiciary and prosecutorial offices.
- The article criticizes the paradox of judges speaking about judicial problems while those responsible blame Vučić.
- The author calls for a change in the system to establish clear lines of authority and responsibility.