Podgorica, (MINA) – The security situation in Montenegro is stable, with a low level of immediate terrorist threat, the National Operational Team for Combating Violent Extremism, Terrorism, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing announced, adding that since 2022, 14 Montenegrin citizens have travelled to foreign battlefields.
At the November 2 meeting, the National Operational Team discussed the current security situation in Montenegro, with particular focus on challenges related to terrorism, violent extremism and radicalization, as well as current security trends.
“Based on the assessments by competent institutions, it was assessed that the security situation in Montenegro is stable, with a low level of immediate terrorist threat”, the press release states.
According to the press release, special attention at the meeting was paid to the participation of Montenegrin citizens in foreign armed formations.
“According to available data, since 2022, 14 Montenegrin citizens have been recorded as having travelled to foreign battlefields”, the National Operations Team said.
According to it, recruitment processes mainly take place online and through digital communication platforms, with cross-border contacts and transit through third countries.
“Competent services continuously monitor the departures of Montenegrin citizens to foreign battlefields, their possible returns and related activities, while exchanging information with international partners and taking measures to prevent possible security risks”, the press release states.
