French intelligence agency DGSE reportedly alerted Montenegro over charter flight

France's foreign intelligence service, the DGSE, is reportedly at the center of an alert issued to Montenegrin authorities regarding a charter flight from Belgrade. The flight, which arrived in Tivat shortly before a crucial EU-Western Balkans summit attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, is said to have been flagged due to potential security concerns.

According to reports, initial information about the flight was registered by VINCI, the French company managing Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport. Through a liaison officer, the DGSE was informed and subsequently passed the warning to Montenegrin security services. While French authorities have not officially commented, the involvement of the DGSE underscores the perceived seriousness of the situation.

The DGSE, often compared to the CIA or MI6, is responsible for foreign intelligence gathering, counter-terrorism, and protecting French national interests abroad. Its potential involvement is seen as plausible given President Macron's participation in the summit, as his security is a top priority for French intelligence agencies.

Following the flight's arrival, Montenegrin police and the National Security Agency conducted thorough checks on passengers. Out of 87 Serbian citizens on board, several individuals identified as security risks were denied entry into Montenegro. Although there is no official confirmation linking the DGSE directly to initiating the entire operation, the circumstances and the presence of high-level European officials at the summit suggest a possible role for French intelligence in assessing security risks.