Minister Rakušan discusses Vrbětice investigation with President Pavel, working group to be set up

Interior Minister Vít Rakušan (Mayors and Independents) met with President Petr Pavel at Prague Castle today to discuss, among other issues, the extensive investigation of the Vrbětice incident in 2014, when munitions depot explosions blamed on Russian agents caused two fatalities. The Ministry of the Interior previously confirmed its commitment to completing the investigation in collaboration with other ministries and the Zlín region. Following today's meeting, Minister Rakušan announced that a working group will be established that will deal with ensuring the security of the area in Vrbětice.