Arkan's death led to much speculation over the perpertrators

Politician, businessman and paramilitary leader, his career illustrated the close ties between the government and the gangsters.

Four men, including a former police officer, are now on trial for his murder.

The killings of prominent politicians and mafia leaders continued after Arkan's death, but most of them had links to Slobodan Milosevic.

However, in August a former state security officer was killed shortly after a meeting with Mr Milosevic's successor, Jozo Krizanovic.

Police produced evidence to show he had been involved in cigarette smuggling and other criminal activity.

Serbia's mafia appear to have adapted to the new government and for now it is business as usual.