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Montenegrin security and law enforcement operations

Overview

Montenegrin authorities have conducted several security-related operations involving foreign nationals. In early September, the Montenegrin Police Administration expelled six Ukrainian citizens after an investigation into potential links to a “high-risk organized crime group.” Authorities revoked their temporary protection status and issued a five-year re-entry ban following the seizure of communication devices, drones, and GPS tracking equipment.

Later in the month, police arrested two Russian citizens at Tivat Airport. The individuals, who hold both Russian and Israeli passports, were found with significant amounts of cash and electronic equipment, including a professional radio signal detector and a GPS tracker with a microphone. Subsequent searches of properties in Budva and Bar reportedly uncovered approximately one million euros and additional surveillance technology. The suspects are currently under investigation for suspected smuggling and money laundering, with authorities working alongside the Montenegrin National Security Agency and international partners.

Entities

Montenegrin Police · National Security Agency of Montenegro · Aleksandra Krugljanska · Kotor Basic State Prosecutor's Office · Tivat Airport

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 11 SOURCES] Aleksandar Mihailović Krugljanski and Aleksandra Krugljanska were arrested at Tivat Airport. pogled.ba · prv.mk · www.pvinformer.me · bizniscg.me · hms.ba · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The suspects were carrying 19 suitcases when they attempted to board a flight to Tel Aviv. pogled.ba · prv.mk · www.pvinformer.me · bizniscg.me · hms.ba · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Initial luggage contained 26,210 euros and 1,150 Israeli shekels. pogled.ba · prv.mk · www.pvinformer.me · bizniscg.me · hms.ba · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Seized equipment included a GPS tracker with a microphone and a BugHunter Professional BH-04 radio signal detector. pogled.ba · prv.mk · www.pvinformer.me · bizniscg.me · hms.ba · +6 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Searches of properties in Budva and Bar uncovered approximately one million euros and additional IT equipment. pogled.ba · prv.mk · hms.ba · bigportal.ba · www.glasistre.hr · +3 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The suspects are facing charges of smuggling and money laundering. pogled.ba · www.pvinformer.me · bizniscg.me · bigportal.ba · vecer.mk

Timeline

1 day ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources
Montenegro arrests two Russians with espionage gear and €1 million
Two Russian citizens were arrested in Montenegro at Tivat Airport with 19 suitcases containing surveillance equipment and cash. Police later found approximately one million euros in properties in Budva and Bar.
22 days ago

[CRIME] 12 sources
Montenegro expels six Ukrainian citizens over organized crime suspicions
Montenegro has expelled six Ukrainian citizens and issued them five-year re-entry bans due to suspected links with a high-risk organized crime group.

Sources

beraneonline.me · bigportal.ba · bizniscg.me · cginfo.me · dan.co.me · glasistre.hr · hercegovina.in · hms.ba · jutarnji.hr · n1info.ba · n1info.hr · n1info.rs · novilist.hr · ogportal.com · oslobodjenje.ba · otvoreno.me · pogled.ba · primorski.me · prv.mk · pvinformer.me · ruse.news · telegram.hr · tvpljevlja.me · vecer.mk · vecernji.ba · verige.net