Serbia's opposition under fire for smoke and flare protest in parliament

Police gather evidence against MPs who let off smoke bombs and flares in a protest over claims of corruption.

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Spent smoke bombs, smears of egg yolk and a dusting of white fire extinguisher powder had all been removed from the benches and tables after the mayhem of the previous day.

The police had also been on the scene.

They were gathering evidence for potential criminal charges against the MPs who had plunged the parliament into a fug of pink and black smoke as they unfurled banners accusing the government of corruption.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic labelled the scenes "hooliganism". He said he was "looking for responsibility, criminal law" to be applied.

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