Bečić: A clean police force is a prerequisite for a clean state

Today’s arrest of a police officer on suspicion of human trafficking clearly demonstrates two things:

First, that the process of thoroughly cleansing the security sector is ongoing and that there are no untouchables, regardless of rank, position, or years of service.

Second, that we now have a system that no longer turns a blind eye to those suspected of betraying the uniform, but resolutely brings them to justice.

I would especially like to commend the officers of the Police Directorate and the competent authorities for showing that no one is above the law.

It is not easy to arrest one’s own colleagues, but it is the only way for the police to maintain credibility.

A clean police force is a fundamental requirement for a clean state.

We are facing various obstacles, both political and media-related, but I send a clear message: We will not stop.

We will not stop until every uniform is cleansed of criminal influence.

I expect the Minister of the Interior and the Director of the Police Directorate to immediately continue the process of suspending all police officers against whom there are reasonable grounds for suspicion of ties to criminal activities.

Not for the sake of statistics. Not under pressure. But for the sake of honest police officers and the citizens of Montenegro.

Montenegro has made its decision: it will never again be a country where the badge is worn by those who have betrayed the law they swore to uphold.