Since the start of this year, Montenegrin citizens have voluntarily surrendered 3,391 firearms, 113,927 rounds of ammunition, 365 hand grenades, and several hundred weapon components and explosive devices to the police, as reported by the Police Directorate.

The police expressed gratitude to the citizens for acknowledging the significance of the “Respect Life, Return the Weapons” campaign, which aims to foster a peaceful and secure environment for everyone.

The enthusiasm and active involvement in the campaign have been demonstrated by the positive response from citizens, particularly in Podgorica, Danilovgrad, and Cetinje.

According to law enforcement, more than 1,800 firearms, over 50,000 rounds of ammunition, 145 bombs, along with a significant quantity of explosives, have been returned from these locations thus far.

In the past six days alone, 54 firearms, 2,924 rounds of ammunition, one hand grenade, detonator caps, and various weapon parts have been voluntarily surrendered in municipalities throughout Montenegro.

“In Podgorica, Danilovgrad, and Cetinje, citizens handed over 26 firearms to the police, consisting of 19 pistols and seven rifles, alongside 832 rounds of assorted ammunition,” the statement indicated.

In Bar, Tivat, and Kotor, three pistols and one rifle, 1,855 rounds of ammunition, two detonator caps, and several weapon parts were surrendered voluntarily.

“In Bijelo Polje, Berane, Mojkovac, and Rožaje, a total of 17 firearms were surrendered voluntarily, including nine pistols and eight rifles, along with 198 rounds of ammunition and one hand grenade,” the statement noted.

The police reported that in Nikšić, Plužine, Žabljak, and Pljevlja, five pistols and two rifles, as well as 39 rounds of ammunition, were voluntarily handed over to their officers.

“We urge citizens to maintain a responsible and conscientious approach that reflects our collective commitment to the community and contributes to a safer society,” the police statement concluded.

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