Authorities in Montenegro have arrested a local English teacher, identified as A.K., after he allegedly sent a threatening email to the US Embassy in Montenegro. The police took swift action upon receiving the report, launching an investigation that led to the identification and apprehension of the suspect.
Officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP) reported that the threatening message was directed at the embassy administration and its senior officials. Following the alert, police officers from the Security Sector for Protection of Persons and Facilities coordinated with various units to address the situation promptly. The Regional Security Center “North” was instrumental in locating A.K., who is 35 years old and resides in Rozaje.
Upon locating A.K., local police took him into custody, where he confessed to sending the email from his laptop. The police subsequently executed a search warrant at his residence, where they discovered and temporarily seized the laptop used to send the threatening message.
The case was escalated to the state prosecutor at the Basic Public Prosecutor’s Office in Rozaje. The prosecutor determined that A.K.’s actions did not constitute a criminal offense but rather a misdemeanor under Article 7 of the Law on Public Order and Peace, which pertains to insulting or rude behavior.
A.K. has a history of legal troubles, having been previously reported and processed for domestic violence. He is currently employed as an English teacher at a secondary school in Rozaje. The police emphasized that they acted based on the information they received from the Security Sector for Protection of Persons and Facilities, ensuring that safety measures were implemented without delay.
As investigations continue, authorities are assessing the broader implications of this incident, particularly regarding security measures around international diplomatic missions in Montenegro.
