Taxi with a Knife in Petrovac: The Shocking Story of a 200 Euro Fare and a Knife Threat!
The Budva police arrested 19-year-old D.M. from Bijelo Polje on suspicion of committing extortion against a Russian citizen. The incident happened on June 29, around 1 AM, in Petrovac, when D.M. was providing taxi services.
But instead of a peaceful end to the ride, D.M., allegedly, pressed a knife to the passenger’s neck and demanded 200 euros – even though the agreed fare was only 30 euros! Yes, you read that right – 200 euros for a taxi ride that was supposed to cost 30!
The Russian passenger, fearing for his life, had no choice but to hand over the money. After that, D.M. fled in the taxi in an unknown direction. Fortunately, the police acted quickly, located him, and brought him in for questioning. By prosecutor’s order, D.M. was detained.
This story shines a harsh light on the serious problem of taxi service abuse and violence against foreign nationals in Montenegro. How is it possible that a 19-year-old has the audacity and readiness to threaten with a knife over money? Where is the control and safety for passengers?
This incident is not just a one-off case – it’s a wake-up call for all of us to pay attention to traffic safety and tourist protection. Will the authorities finally act to prevent such situations, or will we keep seeing violence and extortion becoming the norm?
If you’ve ever had similar experiences or think this is too much, drop a comment below. Let’s shake things up together and not let stories like this become normal!
What exactly happened?
- D.M. (19) from Bijelo Polje provided taxi service to a Russian citizen.
- The agreed fare was 30 euros.
- At the end of the ride, D.M. pulled out a knife and demanded 200 euros.
- The passenger, fearing for his life, handed over the money.
- D.M. fled but was quickly arrested.
Why is this a problem?
- Abuse of passenger trust.
- Violence and weapon threats.
- Lack of control over taxi services.
- Risk to tourists and locals.
What’s next?
- Police acted quickly, but is that enough?
- Stricter measures and controls are needed.
- Education and safety protocols for taxi drivers.
Don’t let stories like this shock you for just a moment – it’s time to ask what we can do to stop this from happening again. What do you think? Is this just an incident or a sign of a bigger problem? Write, laugh, get mad – but don’t stay silent!
