Bosnia: Islamic State flags, arms seized in two locations

The Prosecution of Bosnia-Herzegovina has announced that weapons and flags "associative of the so-called IS (Islamic State)" had been found in two location.

Two persons have also been detained in connection with the case.

A joint operation with the SIPA agency resulted in the discovery of the said flags, along with hand grenades, ammunition, magazines for automatic rifles, knives, and flak vests.

A prosecutor will decide on how to proceed after the suspects have been turned over, a statement said.

"In the interest of the investigation, the Prosecution of Bosnia-Herzegovina is unable to, at this time, provide more information or details about the implemented activities," the statement said.

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