First 12 of huge anti-drugs operation arrestees face Vlora Court

First 12 people arrested in the coastal city after the anti-drug mega-operation, spread throughout Albania, arrived this Saturday morning at the Court of First Instance in Vlora to be communicated the security measure. Some of the arrested who are expected to be issued the security measure are: Eduart Ahmeti, Idlir Omeri, Bebeto Basha, Julian Shabani, […]

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