SPAK issues 20 arrest warrants, 14 arrested

By order of the Special Prosecutor’s Office, 14 people were arrested, accused of drug trafficking.  The operation is still ongoing and it is learned that 20 orders have been issued. It is learned that the operation was carried out in cooperation with Italian authorities, in several cities such as Tirana, Durres, Elbasan, Vlore and Korçe. […]

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