Montenegro weapons seizure uncovers arsenal in Podgorica home
Police in Montenegro have seized a substantial arsenal of illegal weapons, ammunition and explosives during a search of a private home in Podgorica, with three people arrested in connection with the discovery.
Officers from the Podgorica Security Department and the criminal police unit responsible for combating arms and explosives trafficking discovered the weapons during an operation at a family home occupied by two individuals identified by their initials, S.G. and Š.G.
The search uncovered 12 firearms and other weapons, including an automatic rifle with no serial number, pistols of various makes, revolvers, an air rifle and a gas pistol.
Officers also confiscated more than 2,000 rounds of ammunition of different calibres, seven explosive devices, three hand grenades, three flashbang grenades and one stun grenade along with 27 detonator caps, 19 detonating cords, a safety fuse and 11 magazines.
Three suspects detained as prosecutors investigate
Three people, identified as S.G., Š.G. and K.R., were taken to the security department for questioning following the Montenegro weapons seizure. Their full names have not been disclosed.
Prosecutors from the Higher State Prosecutor’s Office and the Basic State Prosecutor’s Office in Podgorica were notified of the discovery. On the prosecutor’s orders, all three suspects were detained on suspicion of unlawful possession and carrying of weapons and explosive materials.
The Police Directorate of Montenegro said tackling illegal arms trafficking remains one of the country’s principal national security priorities. It pledged to continue operations targeting the unlawful possession and circulation of weapons and explosives.
