Slovak Police Officers' Lawyer Says Client Found Organized Crime Charges 'Ridiculous'

A Slovak lawyer representing two police officers targeted in a major law enforcement operation said his client laughed when informed he was accused of leading a criminal organization. Attorney Ján Dulovič represents police officers Ján Čurilla and Pavel Ďurka, who were among seven people detained in Operation Kajúcnik launched by the police inspection service. The operation has drawn attention partly because Prime Minister Robert Fico and his allies have repeatedly criticized the two officers. Dulovič described his experience during the interrogations and said Čurilla found the accusation that he headed an organized crime group to be absurd when he learned of the charges.