The global operational action "LIBERTERRA III", coordinated by INTERPOL, was implemented in the period from 10 to 21 November 2025 with the participation of 127 INTERPOL member states including Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The main goal of this action was identifying and dismantling organized criminal groups involved in migrant smuggling and human trafficking, as well as providing assistance to victims of human trafficking and migrants in vulnerable situations. During the operational phase of the action "LIBERTERRA III", 4,414 potential victims of human trafficking were identified and placed under protection at the global level, while a total of 12,992 irregular migrants were detected in 119 countries around the world.
In accordance with the implementation plan of the operational action "LIBERTERRA III - WEKA III" for the European area, activities on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina were carried out in coordination with the Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies of Bosnia and Herzegovina, under the supervision of the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The following participated in the implementation of the action: State Investigation and Protection Agency, Border Police of BiH, Service for Foreigners' Affairs, Federal Police Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republika Srpska, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Sarajevo Canton, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tuzla Canton, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Zenica-Doboj Canton, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Una-Sana Canton, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Bosnia-Podrinje Canton, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Central Bosnia Canton, Ministry of Internal Affairs of West Herzegovina Canton and Ministry of Internal Affairs of Canton 10.
During the months of pre-operational preparations and implementation of the operational phase of the operation, the Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies of BiH, within its legally prescribed competences, coordinated all activities with the aim of timely and successful implementation of this operational operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The activities of the police bodies were aimed at detecting and dismantling organized criminal groups involved in migrant smuggling and human trafficking, detaining and prosecuting perpetrators of criminal acts, and identifying irregular migrants and potential victims of human trafficking. The implementation of this operation is the result of planned and coordinated action by all involved police bodies and the Prosecutor's Office of BiH, with continuous exchange of information at the national and international level.
During the implementation of the operational phase of the operation "LIBERTERRA III – WEKA III" in the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a total of 30 persons were deprived of their liberty, of which 11 for the criminal offense "Human Trafficking", 17 for the criminal offense "Human Smuggling" from the Criminal Code of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and two persons for the criminal offenses "Illegal Production and Distribution of Narcotic Drugs" and "Possession and Facilitation of Consumption of Narcotic Drugs" from the Criminal Code of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Also, 159 irregular migrants and 24 victims of human trafficking were detected, five investigations were opened, three organized criminal groups were identified and one criminal group was dismantled.
The Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies of Bosnia and Herzegovina thanks all participants in the operational operation "LIBERTERRA III – WEKA III" for their professional engagement and contribution. At the same time, the Directorate emphasizes the key role of coordination and cooperation in strengthening security and the rule of law and remains committed to supporting joint activities aimed at combating all forms of crime.