Crime Rings Disrupted, Parliament Advances Key Legislation
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Montenegro's law enforcement has made significant strides against organized crime, disrupting major money laundering operations linked to cocaine profits and seizing tons of tobacco from a smuggling ring tied to the Mojkovac clan. The government also reported to the European Commission the discovery of 25 million euros in assets belonging to criminal groups, underscoring ongoing efforts to combat illicit activities.
In legislative news, the Parliament of Montenegro unanimously adopted a proposal for constitutional changes, with a four-day deadline set for the Constitutional Committee to finalize the draft. Additionally, the government has proposed amendments to the Law on Foreigners to enhance worker protection and penalize illegal employment. However, the government's termination of a contract with 'Carinas' has reportedly stalled due to objections from Slaven Radunović, the Minister of Spatial Planning, Urbanism, and State Property.
Meanwhile, political tensions remain, as the ruling Europe Now Movement (PES) has stated it will not support the dismissal of Parliament President Andrija Mandić, a move criticized by the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) for allegedly backing the character and work of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić. The country is also grappling with active wildfires in multiple municipalities, requiring urgent air support, and a public health concern regarding 14,798 preschoolers who have not received the MMR vaccine.