On Friday, Montenegrin citizens voluntarily surrendered a total of 113 weapons, 3,997 ammunition pieces, a machine gun, gunpowder, and 19 bombs, as reported by the Police Directorate.

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

According to the statement, in Podgorica, Danilovgrad, and Cetinje, citizens handed over 46 weapons, including 28 pistols and 18 rifles, along with 2,967 pieces of ammunition and three hand grenades.

“In Bar, Ulcinj, Budva, Kotor, Tivat, and Herceg Novi, 29 weapons were returned, comprising 16 pistols and 13 rifles, along with 301 rounds of ammunition, one hand grenade, and weapon parts,” the statement added.

The police reported that in Bijelo Polje, Berane, Kolašin, Mojkovac, Plav, and Rožaje, a total of 25 weapons were voluntarily surrendered, which included 11 pistols, 13 rifles, one submachine gun, and 612 pieces of various ammunition, alongside 14 hand grenades, gunpowder, and weapon parts.

“In Nikšić, Plužine, and Pljevlja, 13 firearms were surrendered, comprising six pistols, seven rifles, 117 rounds of ammunition, and one hand grenade,” the police stated.

Since January, a total of 3,172 weapons, 106,712 rounds of ammunition, 352 hand grenades, and several hundred parts of explosive devices have been voluntarily surrendered to the Police Directorate.

The police reminded citizens that possessing weapons owned by family or relatives, even if probate proceedings have occurred, is considered illegal under the Weapons Act until one of the legal heirs obtains the proper licensing from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Citizens are encouraged to call the police at 122 if they wish to return a weapon, without facing any legal, criminal, or misdemeanor liabilities, irrespective of whether the weapon is owned legally or illegally.

“Additionally, we would like to remind everyone that the Police Directorate has established a free SOS hotline at 19969, along with an email address sos@policija.me, to report any threatening behavior and violence associated with weapon possession. This is part of a broader effort to enhance cooperation between the police and the public to foster a safer environment,” the statement concluded.

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