Slovenian Partner of the Šinceks: 'We Knew Nothing Suspicious About Tipos Resurs'
Omaplast from Slovenia spoke out after the arrest of Josip and Monika Šincek, stating they had no indication of any irregularities in Tipos Resurs' operations.
Omaplast from Slovenia spoke out after the arrest of Josip and Monika Šincek, stating they had no indication of any irregularities in Tipos Resurs' operations.
The Slovenian company Omaplast, which did business with Tipos Resurs, owned by Josip Šincek, claims that the Croatian company held all necessary permits to conduct its activities. Omaplast confirmed this to 24sata journalist Laura Šiprak, emphasizing that they only learned of Tipos Resurs' questionable activities through media reports.
From the Slovenian company, they stated that during their cooperation, they had "no information or indication of any possible irregularities or breaches of contractual obligations related to illegal waste disposal, as suggested by media reports." They added that the company "is not involved in any proceedings related to the illegal activities of Tipos Resurs."
Omaplast asserted that "Tipos Resurs held all necessary permits issued by competent institutions for its operations." When asked by the newspaper whether the waste was labeled as "green waste," they did not respond, citing the ongoing investigation.
Omaplast confirmed that they terminated their cooperation with Tipos Resurs following the arrest of the Šinceks. Josip and Monika Šincek were arrested on February 13, 2025.
According to information obtained by Telegram, the Environmental Protection Inspectorate began procedures at the Gospić location as early as 2023, conducting inspections and reviewing documentation. By the first half of 2024, the Inspectorate had ordered a ban on waste disposal, a ban on waste imports, and the removal of scattered and buried waste.
Despite this, the Šinceks continued their activities, leading the Inspectorate to first issue fines and then request the Lika-Senj County to revoke the permit. The county revoked the permit in June 2024, only to reinstate it a few months later in October of the same year. The Environmental Protection Inspectorate again requested the revocation of the permit, which occurred on February 18, 2025, five days after the Šinceks' arrest.
