Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has addressed the public regarding the illegal waste disposal scandal in Lika. The statement followed an urgent meeting with his governing coalition concerning the broadening of the investigation into the matter. Details surrounding the nature of the waste and the extent of the illegal dumping remain unclear, but the government has signaled a commitment to a thorough inquiry. Plenković’s remarks aimed to demonstrate the government’s proactive response to growing public concern. The emergency meeting suggests the issue has escalated and requires immediate attention from top officials. Expanding the investigation indicates a potential widening of the scope of implicated parties or locations. Further details are expected as the investigation unfolds.