RAIDS CONDUCTED IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF MONTENEGRO: Around 400 people checked, nine arrested
Officials of the Regional Security Center "Centar" on Friday in the territories of Podgorica, Danilovgrad and Cetinje conducted an operation to control traffic participants and catering establishments, persons of operational interest and members of organized criminal groups, with a special focus on locating and arresting internationally wanted persons.
TL;DR
- Police conducted an operation in Podgorica, Danilovgrad, and Cetinje from 8 PM to midnight.
- The operation targeted traffic participants, catering establishments, individuals of operational interest, and members of organized crime groups.
- Searches were conducted at locations associated with eight individuals suspected of being part of an organized crime group or being internationally wanted.
- 147 vehicles and drivers were checked, leading to seven arrests for traffic violations and the issuance of 11 misdemeanor reports and 42 misdemeanor orders.
- 10 catering establishments and 5 gambling facilities were raided, with 231 individuals checked.
- 26 persons of operational interest were controlled.
- One Turkish citizen was arrested for not having registered residency.
- Kokain was found during a raid in a Podgorica establishment, leading to the arrest of two individuals.
- One person was arrested on suspicion of drug production, possession, and distribution, as well as facilitating drug use.
- Police stated they will continue coordinated actions against criminal structures and individuals destabilizing the security environment.