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Albanian police criminal arrests
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In late July 2026, Albanian police in Dibër detained a 38‑year‑old man who brandished a firearm on Elez Isufi boulevard, threatening residents. The operation Investigators identified a 19‑year‑old accomplice who also led to aimed the weapon at locals aged 18‑52. After the arrest, criminal obstruction charges proceedings were opened against several other locals eight citizens for failing to report the incident or and against two 44‑year‑old individuals suspected of impeding the investigation. A week later, in inquiry. In early August 2026, police the FAST unit in Durrës Durrës, together with Interpol Tirana and Italian authorities, arrested a 50‑year‑old 40‑year‑old Albanian citizen wanted by Italy for drug‑trafficking. The suspect, sentenced drug trafficking and document fraud. Sentenced in Italy, Italy to 11 years and one month, the suspect was taken into custody by under operation “Wanted 36” and is pending extradition. At the FAST unit same time, a separate raid in cooperation with Interpol Italy’s Lazio region uncovered a cocaine refinery in a villa, seizing about 28 kg of cocaine and Italian authorities, initiating extradition procedures. Both incidents illustrate continued arresting five people, including an Albanian law‑enforcement national. These actions against diverse criminal threats, ranging from illustrate Albanian law‑enforcement’s focus on both local gun violence to violent threats and trans‑national drug offenses, crimes, and highlight ongoing cooperation with international partners where relevant. such as Italy and Interpol.
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- 2026-08-06 21:04 UTC Albanian police criminal arrests
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