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Kosovo law enforcement operations

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Kosovo authorities have conducted separate criminal investigations involving robbery and organized crime. In Gjakova, police arrested a suspect following an armed robbery at a RIA company branch on October 10, 2026. A masked individual using a knife reportedly stole approximately 8,000 euros from a cash drawer. The suspect was detained for 48 hours as a criminal case was initiated. In a separate incident at the Merdare border crossing, authorities seized 1 million euros hidden in a vehicle entering from Serbia. The funds were discovered on February 24, 2026, concealed within a modified compartment in the floor of a Mercedes Sprinter minibus bearing Albanian license plates. The discovery was facilitated by a scanner donated to Kosovo by the United States. A German national was arrested after admitting the funds belonged to him but failing to provide evidence regarding their ~~origin.~~ legal origin or his connection to the individuals transporting the vehicle. The initial seizure also involved the arrest of three other individuals, including a police officer from Tirana who was subsequently suspended from duty. The suspect ~~is facing~~ faces charges related to ‘participation or organization of an organized criminal ~~group.’~~ group,’ with additional reports indicating potential charges for money laundering.

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