Cocaine Smuggling on the Budva Ship: Seven Suspects Finally Facing Trial!
Ready for another episode of Montenegro’s criminal saga? The Podgorica Higher Court has confirmed the indictment against seven individuals allegedly involved in smuggling cocaine on the ship Budva. Yes, you read that right – kilos of cocaine worth millions of euros!
Who are the suspects?
On the dock are Vladan Radoman, Ognjen Ilić, Mladen Radulović, M. Bošković, Vuk Mićić Miranović, Boban Sjekloća, and Marko Radonjić. The Special State Prosecutor’s Office (SDT) charges them with creating a criminal organization, unauthorized production, possession, and trafficking of narcotics, and some with illegal possession of weapons and explosives.
What happened?
According to the indictment, the criminal group formed in 2020 by Vladan Radoman smuggled kilograms of cocaine on the Montenegrin ship Budva. The drugs were discovered and seized in the port of Hamburg, Germany, on May 2, 2021. But that’s not all – the accused are also charged with selling cocaine in Bar, where one kilogram was sold for 34,000 euros to an unknown person in September of the same year.
Weapons and ammunition involved
Ognjen Ilić is also charged with illegal possession of firearms and ammunition found during a search of his building in Kotor. Is this just the tip of the iceberg, or is there a bigger network behind it? The prosecution claims it is an organized criminal group with a clear hierarchy and plan.
What does this mean for Montenegro?
This indictment sheds new light on the problem of drug cartels in Montenegro and their ability to use ships for drug smuggling. Will justice finally be served, or will this be another story of untouchable criminals?
Other related cases
Meanwhile, police in Podgorica arrested a 20-year-old from Cetinje for street selling cocaine, and Andrija Petanović was detained on suspicion of being part of a criminal group involved in cigarette smuggling worth over 18 million euros. The fight against organized crime in Montenegro is heating up.
Conclusion
Montenegro faces a serious problem with drug smuggling and organized crime. The indictment against seven people for cocaine smuggling on the Budva ship is just one example of how deeply rooted the evil is. Will the justice system manage to tackle these challenges, or will criminals continue to rule the seas and streets?
What do you think? Is this the beginning of the end for the drug cartels or just a show for the public? Drop a comment, let’s hear what you think!
