Armed arrest while Serbia suffered a second mass shooting

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Aleksandar Vucic, President of Serbia, is scheduled to address the nation on Friday morning in what is normally considered the start of the recess period.

Mr Blacic was arrested at about 8.10 am at his uncle’s house in Venjsti village. Local media reported that more weapons and ammunition were found at Blajic’s home, which was searched while the suspect was still on the run. He reportedly has a criminal record related to violations of firearms and ammunition laws.

On Thursday, after the school shooting, students, many dressed in black and carrying flowers, filled the streets around the school in central Belgrade while paying homage to those killed. Serbian teachers’ unions have announced protests and strikes to warn of a crisis in the school system and to demand changes.

Authorities have moved to tighten gun control, with police urging citizens to lock up their guns and keep them away from children, in a country littered with weapons left over from the wars of the 1990s.

The government ordered a two-year moratorium on short-barreled guns, tighter controls on people with guns and shooting areas, and tougher penalties for people who allow minors to obtain guns.

A registered gun owner in Serbia must be over 18 years old, in good health, and have no criminal record. Weapons must be kept locked and separate from ammunition.

Experts have repeatedly warned of the danger posed by the gun count in a deeply divided country, where convicted war criminals are glorified and violence against minorities often goes unpunished.

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