A month ago, the investigation into the attempted murder of Joseph and Caronubelia Čube (37) in Skalice, Split was taken over by authorities. The shooting took place on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, around 3:50 p.m. in the neighborhood of Filip Zavadlav. The suspects in the case include Nenad Petrak (44), an alleged drug lord currently in a Split prison, as well as his associates Jerko Radić (45), Ante Varnica (43), and Jerkov nećak Alen Radić (22).
Recently, Čuba has been arrested for a traffic violation involving two unknown individuals who blocked the passage of a vehicle carrying five people on Domovinsko rata Street. However, it was later revealed that Čuba was attacking a friend and not one of the suspects in the case. This incident has linked Čuba to a criminal organization involved in drug smuggling and trafficking, positioning him as a potential leader in the illicit trade.
The case has revealed intricate connections between the individuals involved and indicates a complex network of criminal activities. The motives behind the shooting remain under scrutiny with speculations ranging from personal disputes to business interests. As more details emerge from this investigation, we will gain insight into the inner workings of organized crime in Split and how it is affecting our community.
The arrest of Čuba and his associates marks a significant development in this case, suggesting that there may be progress towards unraveling drug-related activities in this region. This incident serves as a stark reminder that organized crime poses dangers to our society and that effective measures must be put in place to combat such threats effectively.
We expect more updates on this case soon as investigations continue to unfold shedding light on what’s happening beneath surface level within Split’s criminal underworld.