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2 clusters · 14 sources · 7 days · First seen 10 days ago · Last updated 3 days ago

Kosovo mobile phone smuggling seizures

Overview

Kosovo Customs officials have conducted multiple operations targeting the illegal trade of mobile devices.

On October 23, an operation targeting a mobile phone trading business led to the seizure of 113 smuggled phones, including various brands such as Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, and Google Pixel. The investigation involved both a business premises and a nearby residence used for storage. The suspect was released to undergo legal proceedings after failing to provide documentation for the goods.

On October 29, the Kosovo Customs Anti-Smuggling Sector conducted a similar operation in Gjakova. This resulted in the seizure of 121 new and used Apple and Samsung mobile phones found without legal origin documentation or proof of customs fulfillment. This investigation also involved the inspection of a business premises and a residential storage warehouse. Authorities have initiated procedures to verify the provenance of the electronics.

Entities

Kosovo Customs · Gjakovë · Prishtinë · Gjakova · Samsung

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Kosovo Customs seized 121 mobile phones in Gjakova. orainfo.net · gazeta10.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The seized devices include Apple and Samsung brands. orainfo.net · gazeta10.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The phones lacked documentation regarding their origin and customs compliance. orainfo.net · gazeta10.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Customs officials inspected both a business premises and a residential warehouse. orainfo.net · gazeta10.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The seized phones were identified individually using IMEI numbers. orainfo.net · gazeta10.com

Timeline

3 days ago

[CRIME] 13 sources
Kosovo Police arrest Interpol fugitives and seize smuggled electronics
Kosovo police arrested multiple Interpol fugitives, including individuals wanted in Germany and Luxembourg, and seized 121 smuggled mobile phones in Gjakovë.
10 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Kosovo Customs Seizes 113 Smuggled Mobile Phones
Kosovo Customs seized 113 smuggled mobile phones, including Apple and Samsung models, during an operation targeting a local trading business and a nearby residence.

Sources

24-ore.com · albeu.com · atvlive.tv · gazeta10.com · gazetakosova.net · gijotina.com · infosot.com · javanews.al · korcablog.com · orainfo.net · suharekaonline.com · syri-vision.tv · telegrafi.com · vizionplus.tv

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