An English language professor in Rožaje, Montenegro, has been arrested after sending a threatening email to the United States Embassy in the country. The incident prompted swift action from local law enforcement, who swiftly identified the sender as A.K., a 35-year-old resident of Rožaje.
According to the Police Administration of Montenegro, officers from the Sector for the Protection of Persons and Facilities responded immediately to the report of the threatening message. The email had been directed at the embassy’s administration and its senior officials. Following an urgent and coordinated response, the Regional Security Center “North” successfully located and identified the individual responsible for the email.
Upon the police’s investigation, A.K. was located and questioned. During the interrogation, he admitted to sending the email from his laptop. The police then executed a search warrant at his residence, where they confiscated the laptop believed to be used in the incident.
The Basic State Prosecutor’s Office in Rožaje was notified of the situation. After reviewing the circumstances, the prosecutor determined that A.K.’s actions did not constitute a criminal offense but rather a misdemeanor. As a result, law enforcement detained him on suspicion of violating Article 7 of the Law on Public Order and Peace, which pertains to offensive or aggressive behavior.
A.K. is employed as an English teacher at a secondary school in Rožaje. Authorities revealed that he has a prior history of being reported and prosecuted for domestic violence, adding complexity to the current situation.
This case highlights the serious implications of threatening communications, particularly in an international context. The rapid response from the police underscores the importance of addressing potential threats to diplomatic missions and ensuring public safety.
