The Kosovo Police has detained two individuals in North Mitrovica on suspicion that, as employees of Post of Serbia, they were distributing postal deliveries illegally.
Deputy Director for the northern region, Veton Elshani, told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that the individuals were stopped after reports they were distributing letters.
“We received information that they had postal deliveries with them, mainly court decisions [from Serbia]. This is illegal in Kosovo; judicial documents must be delivered through the Ministry of Justice,” Elshani said.
He added that the individuals were released after questioning, and the case is now being handled by the Department for Economic Crimes.
RFE/RL has contacted the Post of Serbia for comment and is awaiting a response. Sources within the institution reportedly say employees have continued limited fieldwork even after the closure of Serbian-run institutions in Kosovo.
Kosovo authorities consider Serbian institutions operating in Kosovo as parallel and illegal. Their closure began in early 2024, despite international criticism that alternative service solutions should first be provided, particularly for the Serbian community relying on services such as pensions, social assistance, and child benefits.
Over the past two years, several Serbia-run institutions have been shut down, including the Postal Savings Bank, the National Bank of Serbia branches, pension and disability insurance offices, social work centers, and other public entities.
Official Belgrade has refused to fully close these institutions, relocating many to areas near the border within Serbia.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić previously stated that around 5,800 people lost their jobs due to these closures, but would continue receiving salaries.
