On Tuesday, residents of Montenegro voluntarily handed over 38 firearms, 1,434 rounds of ammunition, a bomb, detonator caps, explosives, and various weapon components, as announced by the Police Directorate.

The surrendered weapons and ammunition were part of the “Respect Life, Return Weapons” initiative, which has been underway for several years by the Police Directorate.

In Podgorica and Danilovgrad, citizens voluntarily relinquished 13 firearms, which included 12 pistols and one rifle, along with 187 rounds of assorted ammunition, 27 detonator caps, nine commercial explosive fuses, ten slow-burn fuses, and weapon parts.

The statement added, “In Bar, Budva, Tivat, and Herceg Novi, 11 firearms were turned in, nine of which were pistols and two were rifles, along with 837 rounds of ammunition.”

According to the report, citizens in Bijelo Polje, Berane, Rožaje, and Plav surrendered five rifles, three pistols, 394 rounds of ammunition, and various weapon components.

Furthermore, “In Nikšić and Pljevlja, six firearms, including two rifles and four pistols, were surrendered, along with 16 rounds of ammunition and one bomb,” the statement noted.

Since the beginning of January, a total of 2,639 weapons, 90,607 rounds of ammunition, 285 bombs, as well as several hundred weapon parts and explosive devices have been voluntarily submitted to the police.

The authorities reminded that possession of firearms that belong to family members or relatives, even if probate proceedings are pending in court, is considered illegal under the Law on Weapons.

The statement further emphasized, “Until a legal heir obtains a permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to possess those weapons.”

The police urged citizens to call 122 to inform officers if they wish to return a weapon, without fear of legal, criminal, or misdemeanor consequences, regardless of whether the firearm is legally or illegally possessed.

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