Session of National Security Council

Podgorica, Montenegro (4 April 2018) -- The National Security Council, chaired by Prime Minister Duško Marković, held today its 13th session which, in addition to the members of the Council, was attended by the Supreme State Prosecutor, the Chief Special Prosecutor, the Acting Director of the Police Directorate and the Head of the Criminal Police Department.

The Council welcomed the prompt and effective detection and arrest of perpetrators and co-perpetrators of serious crimes committed last week – the double murder and the activation of an explosive device near the house of journalist in Bijelo Polje – and on that occasion reiterated the commitment of institutions to continue their efforts in the fight against the activities of organised criminal groups, and especially their providers.

The newly-formed specialised teams composed of representatives of the Prosecutor's Office, the Police Department and other bodies have a clear task – to be a step ahead of every criminal purpose.

The Council supports and encourages all members of the intelligence and security sector, representatives of the Prosecutor's Office and the Judiciary to prevent and prosecute all those who are attacking the safety and security of citizens.

President of the National Security Council, Prime Minister Duško Marković, said that the current moment requires not only the work of institutions in accordance with their regular legal obligations, pointing out that at the moment when the State is fighting against organised crime, all must provide an additional and more powerful contribution to protect every citizen and his family.

“Citizens of our country must not bear the consequences of criminal vortex and clan conflicts. We will seek them at every level of the territory of Montenegro, and the task of the Council is to find them in legal procedure wherever they are, and abroad,” the Prime Minister said.

THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL