Montenegro Crime: Bodyguard Denies Role in Jewelry Store Heist

Podgorica Jewelry Store Robbery: Suspect Denies Involvement A jewelry store robbery in Podgorica, Montenegro, has led to the arrest of Marko Martinovic, a former bodyguard to a slain leader of the notorious Skaljari clan. Martinovic, along with Mladen Jankovic, another former bodyguard to a different deceased Skaljari leader, was taken into custody. The robbery occurred on Friday afternoon, with two individuals using a pistol and pepper spray to subdue employees before stealing a significant amount of jewelry from the "Mikel" jewelry store on Miljana Vukova Street. Martinovic's lawyer, Zeljko Djukanovic, told Vijesti portal that his client denies any involvement in the robbery, stating he had "no contact" with the crime. Martinovic was questioned by authorities and subsequently held for 72 hours. The investigation is ongoing. The arrests highlight the ongoing tensions and criminal activity associated with the Skaljari clan in Montenegro.