# Montenegro inquiry into 2006 Eagle Flight operation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/montenegro-inquiry-into-2006-eagle-flight-operation
> Updated: 2026-10-12T04:53:05.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

The Montenegrin government has signaled support for a parliamentary inquiry into the 2006 ‘Eagle Flight’ (Orlov let) operation. A proposal submitted by 38 MPs from various ruling parties seeks to investigate the conduct of state authorities during the operation, which occurred on September 9, 2006, just prior to Montenegro’s first parliamentary elections following independence.

The investigation aims to determine responsibility for actions or omissions, specifically regarding the treatment of members of the Albanian community. During the original 2006 operation, 17 suspects were arrested for alleged terrorist activities in Tuzla and Maleševo; all were subsequently convicted and received prison sentences totaling 51 years. The proposed investigative committee is expected to submit its report to the Assembly within 90 days, with a potential 15-day extension.

## Claims

- Mladen Šuškavčević, Dragoljub Milović, Žarko Mrdović, and Danilo Radunović were arrested. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The suspected financial damage amounts to 1,875,000 euros. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Funds intended for employee housing were allegedly used for purposes unrelated to housing between 2017 and 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Security Institutions Union had no account turnover from its founding in 2014 until May 2017. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The suspects allegedly paid themselves over 215,000 euros in compensation and other benefits. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Montenegro police union leaders arrested for 1.87 million euro embezzlement

Four Montenegrin police and security union leaders were arrested for allegedly misappropriating 1.875 million euros intended for employee housing funds.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegro-security-union-leaders-arrested-in-corruption-probe

### 2026-09-26: Montenegro government supports inquiry into 2006 'Eagle Flight' operation

The Montenegrin government supports a parliamentary inquiry into the 2006 'Eagle Flight' operation to investigate the conduct of state authorities regarding the Albanian community.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegro-government-supports-inquiry-into-2006-eagle-flight-operation

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