Montenegro Denies Entry to Nearly 90 Serbians Suspected of Planning Pro-Vučić Rallies During EU Summit

Montenegrin authorities intercepted a group of nearly 90 Serbian citizens arriving by charter flight, suspecting them of planning to stage coordinated pro-President Aleksandar Vučić rallies during a crucial EU summit in Tivat. The flight was promptly returned to Belgrade.

Security services flagged many passengers as having serious criminal records, including convictions for violent offenses. These individuals are also reportedly linked to Serbia's ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). The alleged plan involved displaying banners and using other activities to create an impression of strong support for Vučić among Montenegro's population during the summit, which gathered numerous European leaders.

Upon inspection at Tivat Airport, authorities discovered banners with the slogan "Serbia Wins," communication devices, and a maritime radio among the passengers' belongings. Two buses with Serbian license plates, which were waiting at the airport, also drew the attention of security services. The charter flight was reportedly booked by a tourist agency from Bijeljina.

Montenegrin officials deemed the group a security risk, denying entry to all passengers. The passenger list included several names frequently mentioned in Serbian media for violent incidents and alleged ties to the SNS. Among them were Dalibor Stanojević, known for an incident during student protests, and Jovan Kecman, convicted of attempted murder. The entry ban also affected Aleksandar Janković and Bojan Mihajlović, among others with alleged connections to political activities and past legal troubles.

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