49-year-old wanted by Britain arrested in Tirana

A 49-year-old man declared internationally wanted, with the aim of extradition to Britain, has fallen into the hands of the Tirana police. It is about the citizen M.C, who was involved in a criminal organization for the purpose of drug trafficking. “This citizen was declared internationally wanted, after Stevenage Magistrates’ Court, has issued an arrest […]

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