Investigators look into suspicious police force purchase

The inspection team for the Prague City Police force is investigating the suspicious purchase of silver bars last year for 512,000 crowns. The force bought 40 small bars in order to recognise officers for outstanding service. Investigators are now going over details of the purchase, gauging the weight and quality of the silver against the purchasing price; they have also requested additional documentation. The head of the police admitted that based on the investigation so far, wrongdoing could not fully be ruled out. The silver was bought during a period when the force was led by deputy head Ludvík Klema, after former police chief, Vladimír Kotrouš, was remanded in custody on corruption charges.

Author: Jan Velinger