KARAN: WE HAVE THE CAPACITY AND STRENGTH FOR THE MOST CHALLENGING SECURITY TASKS

LAKTAŠI, JUNE 6 /SRNA/ - Republika Srpska Interior Minister Siniša Karan has stated today in Trn near Laktaši that the Ministry of Interior /MoI/ has the capacity and strength to tackle the most challenging security tasks, which was demonstrated through a police tactical drill simulating a terrorist attack on a protected individual.

"The theme of the drill represents one of the most difficult and serious security challenges faced by police forces worldwide. This drill demonstrated our readiness," Karan told the press after the drill.

He notes that participants showed synchronization and how trained they are and emphasizes that this was an opportunity to assess what could be improved and whether more training and equipment were required.

Karan says this was one of a series of activities conducted by the MoI in accordance with constitutional and legal terms and that the exercise demonstrated that citizens can trust the Srpska police, which is a guarantor of their personal safety and the constitutional order of Republika Srpska.

"Today, we live in a time when the constitutional order of Republika Srpska is seriously under attack - through attacks on its institutions and leadership. This drill demonstrates our capacity and strength to enable them to carry out their official duties," Karan said.

He specifically praised the MoI Training Centre, which enables a large number of regular and specialized training programmes in cooperation with other institutions.

"Just this year, 15 specialized training sessions have been organised involving more than 280 personnel. Last year, we held 47 trainings with a total of 1,865 participants," Karan stated.

The Mayor of Laktaši Miroslav Bojić expressed his satisfaction that this drill was held in the area of his city, showcasing the exceptional readiness of the Srpska police and its units.

He has noted that Laktaši has a strong partnership with the Srpska MoI and recalled a land exchange deal through which the Training Centre Zalužani gor additional land, while the city gained land in the Sarići barracks for economic activities.

"In this way, we helped each other to carry out our regular duties," said Bojić.

A police tactical drill simulating a terrorist attack on a protected individual was held in Trn near Laktaši. Police Director Siniša Kostrešević was also present.

The drill marked the final stage of advanced training for the protection of high-profile individuals.

The demonstration drill, titled 2025 Jezero Trn, was organised by the Training Centre involving the officers from the Directorate for the Protection of Persons and Facilities, members of the Special Anti-Terrorist Unit, and the Gendarmerie Unit.

Participants also were the members of the Banja Luka Police Administration Department, the Aviation Directorate, the Republic Civil Protection Administration, the Laktaši Fire and Rescue Unit, and the Laktaši Health Centre.