On Friday, residents of Montenegro voluntarily surrendered 44 firearms, 3,336 rounds of ammunition, 11 explosives, and firearm components to the police, as reported by the Police Directorate.

This action was part of the ongoing “Respect Life, Return Weapons” initiative that the Police Directorate has been conducting for several years.

The statement noted, “On Friday, citizens in Podgorica, Danilovgrad, Tuzi, and Cetinje turned in 16 firearms, including 11 pistols and five rifles, along with 1,579 rounds of various types and calibers, of which three were anti-aircraft ammunition, in addition to three explosives.”

In Bar, Ulcinj, Tivat, and Herceg Novi, a total of 14 firearms were voluntarily returned, nine of which were pistols and five rifles, along with 611 rounds of different types and calibers.

In Berane and Bijelo Polje, a total of five firearms were turned in voluntarily, including five pistols and two gun frames.

The police reported that nine firearms were surrendered in Nikšić and Pljevlja, consisting of five pistols, four rifles, 1,146 rounds of ammunition, and eight explosives.

Since the beginning of January, there have been a total of 1,454 firearms, 48,313 rounds of ammunition, 142 hand grenades, as well as several hundred parts and explosive devices voluntarily surrendered to the authorities.

The police clarified that possession of firearms belonging to family members or relatives, whether or not a probate proceeding has taken place in court, is considered illegal under the Weapons Act, until one of the legal heirs secures a permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to retain those firearms.

Citizens wishing to return their weapons can contact the police at 122, doing so without the risk of legal, criminal, or misdemeanor consequences, irrespective of the legality of their firearm possession.

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