Montenegro: Criminal group arrested that was preparing a terrorist attack during elections

Bratislav Dikić, former head of the Gendarmerie, was arrested in Montenegro along with a group of at least 15 people who the Montenegrin police have information about planning to cause riots and armed conflicts throughout the country during today's parliamentary elections, Montenegrin media report, Patria reports.

The group, based on an agreement with individuals from a political group, as suspected by the Montenegrin police, planned attacks and actions, according to Pink M television.

The group, which allegedly brought a large quantity of weapons and explosives into Montenegro, is led by the former dismissed head of the Gendarmerie from Serbia, Bratislav Bata Dikić. An official statement from the Montenegrin police is also expected regarding this case.

Montenegrin President Filip Vujanović did not want to comment on the arrests last night, emphasizing that one should wait for the competent Montenegrin authorities to make a statement.

- I have information concerning information about the location and arrest of a group that planned to carry out terrorist actions in Montenegro today - said Vujanović, but added that it is up to the state authorities of Montenegro to comment on it.