Fugitive Budva resident Ivan Delić was arrested in Dubai, and fugitive Podgorica resident Aleksandar Keković, known as Arkan, was also handcuffed.
This was announced by the acting director of the Police Directorate, Lazar Šćepanović, after the operation in the United Arab Emirates.
"At an operational meeting held by the Acting Director of the Police Directorate with the Head of Interpol Dubai Police, Major Shuaib Alhammadi, the close and intensive cooperation that the competent services of the two countries have in terms of information exchange was confirmed. On that occasion, representatives of Interpol Dubai confirmed that they had acted upon the request of the Montenegrin authorities, and that, based on the red international arrest warrant issued by the NCB Interpol Podgorica and within the framework of the intensive exchange of intelligence and operational data, Interpol Dubai officers located and deprived of liberty two Montenegrin citizens, high-ranking members of organized crime groups - Aleksandar Keković and Ivan Delić, who are wanted by Montenegro for committing several criminal offenses, and that an official communication from the judicial authorities will follow on the same, as well as further steps in the extradition procedures. The aforementioned Delić, against whom the Special State Prosecutor's Office has filed several indictments, is wanted within the framework of Operation 'General' for drug smuggling at a transnational level," the Police Directorate announced.
They emphasize that this activity represents another concrete result of international cooperation and efficient exchange of intelligence and operational data and confirms the determination and capacities of Montenegrin security services in locating and prosecuting the most wanted members and prominent leaders of organized crime groups.
They explained that the delegation of the Montenegrin Police Directorate, led by Šćepanović, stayed in the United Arab Emirates from May 13 to 15, where, at the invitation of the organizer, the Director of the Dubai Police, they participated in the prestigious World Police Summit, which brings together leaders of police organizations and security experts from around the world.
"The special significance of this year's participation of Montenegro is reflected in the fact that the Acting Director of the Police Administration of Montenegro was nominated as one of the three main competitors for the prestigious international award in the field of combating drugs. This recognition confirms the commitment of Montenegrin security institutions and internationally recognized results in combating drug trafficking and dismantling criminal networks operating at a transnational level."
"During his three-day stay in Dubai, the Acting Director held a series of bilateral meetings with the heads of police services, which confirmed the high level of fruitful and constructive cooperation in the fight against modern organized crime. During the meeting with the Director of Dubai Police, Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, further improvement and strengthening of bilateral cooperation were discussed, with special emphasis on acknowledging joint efforts in the fight against organized crime and security challenges that transcend national boundaries, and, in this context, joint actions aimed at dismantling international criminal networks were discussed," the statement reads.
The Ministry of Interior emphasizes that, in order to further strengthen ties between the institutions of Montenegro and the United Arab Emirates, a meeting was held with the Director General for Education and Training of the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates, Dr. Tayeb A Kamali, as well as the Ambassador of Montenegro to the United Arab Emirates, H.E. Aleksandar Moštrokol, where they discussed further security cooperation between the two sides, processes of exchange of knowledge and experience, as well as the optimization of standards that contribute to strengthening capacities in the field of law enforcement.
"The participation of the Montenegrin delegation in this prestigious world event and the nomination of the Police Administration among the three most successful countries in the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking at the transnational level represent a clear confirmation of the efforts that the Police Administration of Montenegro is investing in combating this global threat. This recognition further strengthens the credibility and position of the Police Administration in global security initiatives, strengthening trust in national and international, but also unmasks attempts by a destructive internal element and actions aimed at disseminating disinformation and manipulative attempts to minimize the work of the intelligence and security sector, whereby the intelligence and security sector continues with clearly defined dynamics, determination and action to dismantle the criminal network and enhance the level of collective security in accordance with the highest international standards. The Police Administration of Montenegro continues with strong efforts in the field of combating all forms of crime and protecting national security interests, with a strong commitment to continuing intensive international cooperation and improving professional standards. in the field of security," the UP said.
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