<h1>Thirteen Arrested for Illegally Importing Hazardous Waste in Croatia; Investigation Targets Environmental Crimes and Money Laundering</h1> Thirteen individuals have been arrested in Croatia for illegally importing and disposing of hazardous waste, according to Europol. The operation was led by two Croatian nationals who imported waste from Italy, Slovenia, and Germany, falsely declaring it as recyclable plastic. Instead of proper treatment, the waste was dumped, resulting in a profit of at least 4 million euros. Croatian authorities are investigating ten individuals and four entities for crimes including conspiracy, environmental crimes, tax evasion, and money laundering. The illegal activities have caused significant ecological damage, affecting land, air, and potentially human health.