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2 clusters · 6 sources · 13 days · First seen 15 days ago · Last updated 3 days ago

Categories: CRIME

Italian arrests of Albanian suspects

Entities: Mirano · Venice · Luigj Makaj · Albanian criminal network · Armiol Gjoka

Overview

In November 2025 a shooting outside the Just Me discotheque in Lonato del Garda left a panel damaged but caused no injuries. After a months‑long investigation, Italian police located and arrested a 38‑year‑old Albanian suspect in July 2026, transferring him to a prison in Brescia pending trial.

A few weeks later, on 1 July 2026, police arrested two other Albanian men in Mirano near Venice for an attempted murder of a former drug trafficker who had left the trade. The suspects were linked to the victim’s former criminal network and were detained while the investigation continued. Together, the incidents illustrate a continued Italian law‑enforcement focus on violent crimes involving Albanian nationals.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] A 25‑year‑old Albanian left drug trafficking to work in construction in Mirano, Italy. (Italian police investigation)
[● 2 SOURCES] The victim was attacked on the night of 1 July in Mirano, near Venice. (Italian police investigation)
[● 2 SOURCES] Luigj Makaj, 44, was arrested as a suspect in the attack. (Italian police investigation)
[● 2 SOURCES] Armiol Gjoka, 40, known as “Molli”, was arrested as a suspect in the attack. (Italian police investigation)
[● 2 SOURCES] Luigj Makaj is suspected of organizing the assault. (Italian police investigation)
[● 2 SOURCES] Armiol Gjoka, nicknamed “Molli”, is alleged to have fired the weapon. (Italian police investigation)
[● 2 SOURCES] The victim was shot in the neck‑shoulder area but survived. (Italian police investigation)
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspects face charges of attempted murder and are held in separate detention facilities. (Italian police investigation)
[● 2 SOURCES] A 25‑year‑old Albanian who left drug trafficking for a construction job was shot in Mirano, Italy on 1 July. (new)
[● 2 SOURCES] The attack was organized by former members of the criminal group the victim had been involved with. (new)
[● 2 SOURCES] Luigj Makaj, 44, was arrested by Italian authorities and is suspected of organizing the attack. (new)
[● 2 SOURCES] Armiol Gjoka, 40, nicknamed “Molli”, was arrested and alleged to have fired the shots. (new)

Timeline

3 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Two Albanian Men Arrested for Attempted Murder of Former Drug Trafficker in Italy
Italian police arrested two Albanian men, Luigj Makaj and Armiol Gjoka, for attempting to murder a former drug trafficker who had taken a construction job; the July 1 shooting in Mirano left the victim wounded,
15 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Italian police arrest Albanian suspect in Lonato discotheque shooting
A 38‑year‑old Albanian was arrested in Verona after an eight‑month hunt for the shooter who fired five rounds at the Just Me discotheque in Lonato del Garda on 9 Nov 2025, injuring no one.

Sources

24-ore.com · fanpage.it · javanews.al · lamilano.it · quibrescia.it · tusciaweb.eu