Gjilan Court orders detention for two drug trafficking suspects

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The Gjilan Basic Court has approved a 30-day detention period for two suspects, identified by the initials B. A. and S. H., following a major drug seizure in Kosovo.

During the police operation, codenamed ‘MALI’, authorities discovered 53.2 kilograms of suspected marijuana in a vehicle at a property in the village of Velekincë, within the Gjilan municipality. The investigation, which followed several months of surveillance, also led to the seizure of two mobile phones and two vehicles.

Prosecutors allege that the suspects operated a drug trafficking network spanning Kosovo, Albania, and Serbia for financial gain. Specifically, B. A. is suspected of securing the narcotics, while S. H. is accused of managing their transport. Both individuals face charges related to the organization, direction, or financing of drug trafficking, as well as unauthorized possession and sale.

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Gjilan Basic Court · Gjilan Basic Prosecution · Kosovo Police · Velekincë

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Gjilan Basic Court approved the request, setting a one-month detention period for the two suspects. gazeta10.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The suspects' alleged drug trafficking activities spanned Kosovo, Albania, and Serbia. 24-ore.com · gazeta10.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Suspect B. A. is alleged to have secured the narcotics, while S. H. was responsible for transport. gazeta10.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Gjilan Basic Prosecution requested 30 days of detention for two suspects. 24-ore.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Police seized 53.2 kilograms of suspected marijuana during the operation. 24-ore.com · gazeta10.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The drug operation was discovered on October 16 in the village of Velekincë, Gjilan municipality. 24-ore.com · gazeta10.com