Anti-drug operation in Tirana, police destroyed a group with 35 members distributed narcotics near schools

Tirana police held a conference where they gave details about the operation carried out in the capital against drug trafficking. A group consisting of 35 members was destroyed by this action. 20 people were arrested while the security measure was executed for five people arrested earlier. According to the police, this group distributed drugs near […]

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