26 July 2011 at 0245

Attributable to EULEX Chief Spokesperson Nicholas Hawton:

“It is important that the current situation is resolved in a calm and peaceful manner. EULEX is co-ordinating closely with KFOR to do this and to maintain security.

“EULEX was not involved in any way in the operation carried out by special units of Kosovo Police.

“EULEX and the EU in Brussels have made it clear that the issue of customs stamps should be solved through the current Dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade. Unilateral actions by one side or the other are not helpful.

“Disputes should and must be resolved in a peaceful manner.”