# Montenegrin security and law enforcement operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/montenegrin-security-and-law-enforcement-operations
> Updated: 2026-09-25T09:36:47.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- Aleksandar Mihailović Krugljanski and Aleksandra Krugljanska were arrested at Tivat Airport. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- The suspects were carrying 19 suitcases when they attempted to board a flight to Tel Aviv. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Initial luggage contained 26,210 euros and 1,150 Israeli shekels. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Seized equipment included a GPS tracker with a microphone and a BugHunter Professional BH-04 radio signal detector. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Searches of properties in Budva and Bar uncovered approximately one million euros and additional IT equipment. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The suspects are facing charges of smuggling and money laundering. (corroborated by 5 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: 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.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegro-arrests-two-individuals-at-tivat-airport-for-smuggling

### 2026-09-04: 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.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegrin-police-probe-russian-national-in-danilovgrad-triple-shooting

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