Prime Minister Milojko Spajić said that holders of registered guns will undergo new security and psychological checks while 'draconian' punishment is planned for those who hold weapons illegally.
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00:00A memorial service has taken place in Montenegro for the 12 victims of a mass shooting that
00:07happened on New Year's Day.
00:09The ceremony in the town of Setinje was attended by family members of the victims as well as
00:13political and church leaders.
00:16The shooting happened on Wednesday when a man started a rampage after a bar brawl, killing
00:2112 and wounding at least four others.
00:24The man, named as 45-year-old Arko Matinovic, died after shooting himself in the head.
00:30The shooting, the second such incident in Setinje, has caused shock and dismay across
00:35Montenegro.
00:36Officials have begun to look for ways to curb illegal weapons, with the National Security
00:40Council announcing measures to seize unregistered firearms.
00:44Prime Minister Miloje Kosbac said that registered gunholders will undergo new security and psychological
00:50checks.
00:52He also promised draconian punishment for those who hold weapons illegally.