Montenegro police conduct widespread drug, weapon, and traffic enforcement operations

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Montenegrin authorities have conducted several law enforcement operations across the country. In Ulcinj, police intensified controls at the Velika Plaža area and on roads, resulting in nine arrests, the seizure of a BMW, and significant fines for traffic violations and drug possession. In Podgorica, a multi-month operation led to the arrest of two individuals suspected of selling heroin, with 62 grams of the drug and cash seized.

In northern Montenegro, a coordinated raid across five municipalities resulted in the seizure of 22 weapons, including 18 rifles and four pistols, along with over 1,000 rounds of ammunition and various narcotics. Additionally, the Basic State Prosecutor's Office in Podgorica has launched an investigation into a violent prisoner assault at the Spuž prison that occurred on August 1.

In maritime safety, inspectors from the Kotor and Bar port captaincies conducted 90 inspections over one week, issuing over 59,000 euros in fines and seizing four vessels for various maritime violations. Meanwhile, the Director of the Police Administration conducted a working visit to the southern region to assess security readiness for the summer tourist season and upcoming events.

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Berane · Bijelo Polje · Elvis Alijagić · Galicia · Hercegovina-Neretva Canton Ministry of Internal Affairs · Kakanj · Kolašin · Lazar Šćepanović · MUP Hercegovačko-neretvanskog kantona · Ministry of Internal Affairs of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton · Ministry of Internal Affairs of Montenegro · Neum

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[○ 1 SOURCE] A police officer in Neum tested positive for cocaine during routine activities. radiobrcko.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] Police in Zavidovići conducted a search on August 20, 2026, finding 18 packages of a leafy substance. www.zenit.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] Two hand grenades were discovered during a search in Kakanj. www.zenicablog.com · www.zenit.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] A second individual, H. H., was detained in Kakanj for possession and enabling the use of narcotics. www.zenicablog.com · www.zenit.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] Police in Kakanj seized over 250 grams of a substance resembling speed and 17 PVC packets of the same substance. www.zenicablog.com · www.zenit.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] An individual identified as O. J. was detained on suspicion of illegal production and sale of narcotics and illegal possession of weapons. www.zenicablog.com · www.zenit.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] A disciplinary proceeding has been initiated against the officer identified as R. G. radiobrcko.ba
[● 7 SOURCES] Nine individuals were arrested for traffic offenses, with total fines amounting to 10,175 euros. borba.me · informacijecrnagora.me · n1info.rs · otvoreno.me · radiotitograd.me · +1 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Police inspected 180 individuals at hospitality establishments in the Velika Plaža area. borba.me · informacijecrnagora.me · n1info.rs · otvoreno.me · radiotitograd.me · +1 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Marijuana and a drug grinder were seized from a hospitality establishment. borba.me · informacijecrnagora.me · n1info.rs · otvoreno.me · radiotitograd.me · +1 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Traffic controls involved 144 drivers, resulting in sanctions for 106 of them. borba.me · informacijecrnagora.me · n1info.rs · otvoreno.me · radiotitograd.me · +1 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Police conducted enhanced operations in Ulcinj on the night of August 22-23, 2026. borba.me · informacijecrnagora.me · n1info.rs · otvoreno.me · radiotitograd.me · +1 more