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Montenegro: Major crime rings disrupted, new laws advance — FrontPages.eu, September 04, 2026

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Montenegro's law enforcement has made significant strides against organized crime, disrupting major money laundering operations linked to cocaine profits and seizing tons of tobacco from a smuggling ring tied to the Mojkovac clan. The government also reported to the European Commission the discovery of 25 million euros in assets belonging to criminal groups, underscoring ongoing efforts to combat illicit activities. In legislative news, the Parliament of Montenegro unanimously adopted a proposal for constitutional changes, with a four-day deadline set for the Constitutional Committee to finalize the draft. Additionally, the government has proposed amendments to the Law on Foreigners to enhance worker protection and penalize illegal employment. However, the government's termination of a contract with 'Carinas' has reportedly stalled due to objections from Slaven Radunović, the Minister of Spatial Planning, Urbanism, and State Property. Meanwhile, political tensions remain, as the ruling Europe Now Movement (PES) has stated it will not support the dismissal of Parliament President Andrija Mandić, a move criticized by the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) for allegedly backing the character and work of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić. The country is also grappling with active wildfires in multiple municipalities, requiring urgent air support, and a public health concern regarding 14,798 preschoolers who have not received the MMR vaccine.

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Montenegrin authorities have disrupted significant organized crime activities, including a money laundering scheme involving cocaine profits and a tobacco smuggling ring linked to the Mojkovac clan, resulting in major seizures. The government has also informed the European Commission about the discovery of €25 million in assets belonging to criminal groups, highlighting ongoing efforts against organized crime. Further investigations by the Special State Prosecutor's Office allege that…

Vijesti: Money Laundering Allegations: Milović Reportedly Laundered Cocaine Profits…

A crime report details allegations that an individual named Milović allegedly laundered money from cocaine sales using sugar as a front, with the investigation described as 'everything white'.

Vijesti: Tobacco Smuggling Ring Disrupted: Mojkovac Clan Targeted, Tons of Tobacco Seized

An investigation into a tobacco smuggling ring linked to the Mojkovac clan has resulted in the seizure of several tons of cut tobacco and machinery, indicating a significant disruption.

CDM: Government for EC: 25 Million Euros in Assets of Criminal Groups Discovered

In a report to the European Commission, the Montenegrin government announced the discovery of assets valued at 25 million euros belonging to criminal groups, highlighting efforts in combating organized crime.

Pobjeda: SDT: Zvicer Invested Money Through Jabučanin and Perović

The Special State Prosecutor's Office (SDT) alleges that organized crime figure Radoje Zvicer invested money through individuals Jabučanin and Perović.

The Parliament of Montenegro has unanimously approved a proposal to amend the Constitution, with a four-day deadline given to the Constitutional Committee to finalize the draft. Concurrently, the Montenegrin government has proposed amendments to the Law on Foreigners to strengthen worker protection, define illegal employment more precisely, and introduce special permits for EU investors.

Pobjeda: Assembly Unanimously Adopts Proposal for Constitutional Changes

The Parliament of Montenegro unanimously approved a proposal to amend the Constitution, with all 66 present MPs voting in favor.

CDM: Increased Worker Protection, Fines for Illegal Employment, Special Permits for…

The Montenegrin government has proposed amendments to the Law on Foreigners, aiming to precisely define illegal employment, protect victims, and introduce special permits for EU investors, thereby strengthening labor conditions.

The ruling Europe Now Movement (PES) has announced it will not support the dismissal of Parliament President Andrija Mandić. This decision has drawn sharp criticism from the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), which accused PES of publicly supporting the character and work of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić by opposing Mandić's removal.

Vijesti: DPS: PES publicly supported the character and work of Ratko Mladić, we have…

The Europe Now Movement (PES) has publicly supported the character and work of Ratko Mladić by voting against the dismissal of Andrija Mandić, and we have nothing to publicly argue with them about, the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) announced today.

Active wildfires continue to affect several municipalities across Montenegro, prompting urgent requests for air support in Šavnik, Nikšić, and Cetinje to help emergency services contain the blazes.

Antena M: Active Wildfires in Multiple Municipalities: Air Support Requested in Šavnik…

Multiple municipalities are battling active wildfires, with air support urgently requested in Šavnik, Nikšić, and Cetinje. This indicates a significant environmental and safety concern within Montenegro.

CDM: Live 24: Active Fires, Request for Air Support in Savnik, Niksic, and Cetinje

Emergency services are actively responding to multiple fires, with requests for aerial support made in the regions of Savnik, Niksic, and Cetinje.

A significant public health concern has emerged in Montenegro, with reports indicating that 14,798 preschoolers have not received any doses of the MMR vaccine.

Antena M: No MMR Vaccine Doses for 14,798 Preschoolers

A concerning statistic reveals that 14,798 preschoolers have not received any doses of the MMR vaccine, raising public health concerns within Montenegro.

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