Montenegrin Police on Alert Due to Terrorism
Statement by the head of the Berane police, Željko Babović, that there is a risk of terrorism in that town in northern Montenegro, has stirred up the public.
TL;DR
- The head of police in Berane, Montenegro, warned of a terrorism risk, attributing it to intelligence regarding potential escalation of radical conflicts linked to Middle East crises.
- The Directorate of Police stated that the overall threat level of terrorism in Montenegro is very low, but preventive operational readiness has been increased nationwide.
- These increased measures include ensuring personnel have protective equipment and firearms for prompt reaction to potential incidents.
- The National Security Agency (ANB) recommended heightened security and border control due to Middle East conflicts and the potential for terrorism linked to migration and criminal organizations.
- ANB cited Iran and sponsored terrorist organizations like ISIS and Al-Qaeda as being in focus internationally, warning of propaganda and potential inspiration for 'sleeper cells' in Montenegro.
- While no increased religious tensions have been observed, ANB cautioned that isolated incidents targeting Jewish communities in the Western Balkans cannot be ruled out.