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Ergys Agasi arrest triggers political controversy in Albania
The arrest of Ergys Agasi has triggered intense political reactions in Albania, with opposition leaders suggesting the move is tied to internal government fractures. Democratic Party Deputy Belind Këlliçi raised questions regarding the timing of the arrest, suggesting it could be a maneuver by former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku to exert pressure on Prime Minister Edi Rama. Këlliçi also claimed that SPAK is moving toward formalizing a second request for Balluku's immunity.
Democratic Party Deputy Klevis Balliu characterized Agasi as a coordinator of organized crime who operated with power delegated by Edi Rama. Balliu noted that the arrest took place in Durrës while Agasi was traveling with Uljan Shpataraku. He argued that Agasi represented the interests of the Prime Minister among criminal groups and administrative leaders.
Sali Berisha also commented on the arrest, describing Agasi as a major coordinator for criminal organizations and drug cartels. Berisha questioned if the incident was a genuine arrest or a conditional surrender, noting that Agasi had been a wanted man for months despite being frequently seen in his residence.
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Belind Këlliçi · Belinda Balluku · Edi Rama · Ergys Agasi · Sali Berisha
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ergys Agasi held power delegated by Edi Rama and represented his interests among criminal groups and administration leaders. www.balkanweb.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The arrest of Ergys Agasi may be linked to internal power struggles between former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku and Prime Minister Edi Rama. aktuale.mk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sali Berisha questioned whether the arrest was a genuine law enforcement action or a conditional surrender. www.vizionplus.tv
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ergys Agasi acted as a full coordinator for Edi Rama regarding criminal organizations and drug cartels. www.vizionplus.tv
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SPAK is reportedly formalizing a second request for the immunity of Belinda Balluku. aktuale.mk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The arrest of Ergys Agasi began in Elbasan and concluded in Durrës while he was in a vehicle with Uljan Shpataraku. www.balkanweb.com