Kavac Clan Associate Arrested in Podgorica Drug Bust
Montenegrin police arrested an alleged Kavac clan associate. Officers found several kilograms of drugs, an armored Audi and three cars, plus nearly 6,000 euros.
- Police arrested L. T., 24, from Podgorica, described as close to the Kavac clan.
- Officers found about 4.2 kilograms of drugs, including roughly one kilogram of cocaine, 3.2 kilograms of marijuana and 190 ecstasy pills.
- Four cars were temporarily seized, among them an armored Audi, along with 5,890 euros.
- The arrest was carried out on the order of the Higher State Prosecutor's Office in Podgorica.
Montenegrin police arrested a young man in Podgorica on July 11 over ties to a high-risk organized criminal group known as the Kavac clan. The suspect is L. T., 24, from Podgorica, and the arrest followed a targeted operation by the Podgorica Security Department and the anti-crime sector.
The operation focused on street-level drug distribution. According to police, the suspect was a person of operational interest, tracked as part of broader work to break up drug resale channels in the capital.
On the order of a state prosecutor at the Higher State Prosecutor’s Office in Podgorica, L. T. was detained on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of unauthorized production, possession and trafficking of narcotics. Guilt has not been established by a final court ruling.
What was found in the vehicles?
A search of the vehicles turned up about 4.2 kilograms of drugs. That included roughly one kilogram of cocaine, about 3.2 kilograms of marijuana and 190 ecstasy pills. Two digital scales were seized alongside the drugs, which investigators typically link to preparation for resale.
Police temporarily seized four cars. Among them was an armored Audi with a special protection grade, followed by a BMW and a Seat. The vehicles were held for further checks and forensic analysis.
Officers also found 5,890 euros in cash on the suspect. The money was seized as well, and its origin will be the subject of additional checks as the case proceeds.
The armored vehicle drew particular attention from investigators. Such protection is unusual for private use, so in the context of organized crime it is read as a precaution against clashes between rival clans.
How does the arrest fit the wider picture?
The Kavac clan has been a focus of security services in Montenegro and the region for years. Its feud with the rival Skaljari clan left a string of killings and added public pressure on the state to intensify its push against organized crime.
This arrest is part of that broader line. Rather than the senior figures at the top of the hierarchy, the action targets operatives who put drugs on the street. By dismantling that level, police aim to cut the flow of money to the organization.
Montenegrin authorities have in recent months announced sustained pressure on criminal networks. Each arrest of this kind, along with the seizure of drugs and assets, gives prosecutors material to map connections within the group.
For now, the suspect is in custody and questioning before a prosecutor is expected to follow. How much will this seizure help expose the wider distribution network in Podgorica?
