Two arrested for trying to sell stolen euros in Europian banks
Two people have been arrested in Shijak after trying to sell on the market an amount of euros (with security ink) stolen in banks of EU countries. Taulant Demerxhiu, 33 years old, and Vladimir Kokomani, 43 years old, were taken into custody. The police announce that 80,000 euros were found …
SPAK sends for trial the former mayor of the Municipality of Patos, Rajmonda Balili and 6 other officials
The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has sent for trial the former mayor of Patos and 6 other officials, accused of violating equality in tenders. From SPAK’s investigations, it turns out that the former mayor and the members of the bid evaluation committee in cooperation between them have favored contrary to …
New national strategy/Backlog cases in courts, Manja: KLJ, government of independent justice
The Minister of Justice, Ulsi Manja, says that the new strategy presented by the Supreme Council of the Judiciary (HCJ) for the backlogged cases in the courts, is a strategy that brings institutions together in order to judge pending cases for citizens. During his speech at the activity organized by …
Illegal migration, Foreign UK Secretary Cameron, to visit Albania
Lord David Cameron will visit Tirana on May 22. The British Foreign Secretary will hold meetings with Prime Minister Rama, President Begaj and Foreign Minister Hasani, to discuss cooperation relations between the two countries. The focus will again be on stopping illegal immigration, almost two years after reaching the agreement …
Mayor Veliaj meets the Albanian community in Japan
The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, concluded his visit to Japan with a meeting with the Albanian community in Tokyo. While publishing photos from the meeting, Mayor Veliaj underlines the key role played by the Albanian community there in strengthening the connection between the two countries. “At the end of …
Seven criminal groups attacked by SPAK, 12 murders discovered
Seven criminal groups were part of the Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) in Albania. During the investigation, SPAK informed that was destroyed the criminal activity in some cities of the country. Before the court are 12 people arrested within the SPAK operation. The lawyers have asked for time to familiarize …
Operation by SPAK, a businessman arrested in Shkodra
Abc News learns that the businessman from Velipoja, Mir Bruli, was arrested during the SPAK operation. Initially, there are suspicions that the Shkodran businessman is involved in various criminal activities. Mir Bruli is the owner of several hotel businesses in the Velipoja area. He is known as a relative of …
Durrës/ Aleks Marku is sentenced to prison for holding two children hostage
40-year-old Aleks Marku was sentenced to prison. Aleks Marku is charged with three criminal offences, possession of weapons without a permit, disruption of public peace and destruction of property. The 40-year-old was arrested after the intervention of the RENEA forces, after holding two minor children hostage in an apartment in …
Rapid Intervention Force, RENEA and Police action in several cities, control at the house of Vis Martinaj’s rivals
The forces RENEA, FNSH and Operationalja during the early hours of Friday morning are carrying out a massive action, which is spread in Tirana, Vlora, Lezhë, Durrës, Fushë Krujë, Nikël and Kurbin. ABC News reporter, Ervin Leka, reports that checks were also made at the residence of the father of …
SPAK issues over 40 arrest warrants
ABC News learns new details about the massive national action taken by the State Police, FNSH, RENEA and the Operational Forces. ABC News journalist Ermal Vija reports that over 40 arrest warrants have been issued by SPAK in several cities of the country, including Tirana, Lezha, Vlora and Durrës. It …