Police: There have been reports of kidnapping and beating of Serbs in the north by criminal groups

In addition to active commitments, vehicle checkpoints have also been established in cities and roads.

“Threats and risking the safety of citizens in the northern part of the Republic of Kosovo has created necessary circumstances in establishing police capacities in managing the security situation and preventing criminal activities”.

“The function of this besides active commitments is also set up vehicle checkpoints in cities and road axes”.

The past “Days have had information, reporting and publication in the media regarding the kidnapping, beating and mistreatment of several Serbian citizens by members of criminal structures in the northern part of the Republic of Kosovo”.

Kosovo's “Police, its respective units, are seriously handling these information and are taking the necessary investigative actions to whitewash them”.

Kosovo's “Police thank citizens for continuing co-operation in providing important information for effective addressing these criminal acts that tend to create panic and fear in the citizens of our country”.