The great availability of weapons is frightening and cannot be defended by tradition, says Prime Minister Milojko Spajic at a press conference after a meeting with the country's security council.
According to a survey, there are around 245,000 illegal weapons in the country, which has only 620,000 inhabitants, and Spajic says that the penalty for possession of illegal weapons should be significantly increased. But first, a two-month general weapons amnesty, where everyone can turn in weapons without risking punishment, will be announced.
Furthermore, all weapons licenses will be reviewed and license holders will need to undergo new health and safety checks.
We will not show any mercy, says Spajic.
The perpetrator in Cetinje, who shot himself when he was pursued by the police, owned several illegal weapons, several of which were seized by the authorities three years ago.
