SPAK seizes properties of two arrested for drug trafficking
The Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) seized properties of two arrested last year in Tirana. Those are Princ Dobroshi and Olsi Syziu, both accused to be drug lords in Europe. According to the statement made public for the media, SPAK said that they are under investigation for drugs trafficking and …
Murder attempt, lawyer survived to shooting, perpetrator arrested
The lawyer Andrea Zotaj miraculously escaped an assassination attempt on Thursday evening in Memaliaj. A 36-year old man, later identified as Fatos Lamaj, shot him while moving with his vehicle and his nephew. Lawyer said that he could survived the bullets making dangerous maneuvers with his vehicle, thanking God for …
Municipality council of Himara gathers to elect new mayor
After the arrest of Jorgo Goro and earlier of Fredi Beleri, one of the two mayors is expected to enter the office of the head of Himara Municipality this Friday, who will hold this position until the new elections. ABC News reporter Esiona Konomi reports that the Himara City Council …
Blerina Bala is elected the head of Himara Municipality
Blerina Bala is in charge of Himara Municipality. Bala was elected with the approval of the Municipal Council, after the arrest of Jorgo Goro, who resigned from the position of acting mayor. In addition to the councilors of the SP, the councilors of the “Together we win” coalition, of Berisha …
Drug trafficking from the USA to Albania by mail, two arrested in Tirana
Two people have been arrested in Tirana as part of the police operation codenamed “California”. The youths, 24 years old and 27 years old, have trafficked narcotics with a high percentage of THC, from the USA to Albania, through the postal service. As material evidence, 3 kg and 200 grams …
Special Appeal Court for corruption and organized crime orders SPAK to investigate former mayor of Kavaja, Elvis Roshi
The Special Court ordered the Special Prosecutor’s Office to withdraw the file against Elvis Roshi, the former mayor of Kavaja, and to continue investigations for abuse of duty, reports journalist Ermal Vija. In 2017, Rroshi was accused by KLSH of two abusive tenders worth 33 million ALL, but the Durres …
A 38 year old arrested for cultivating cannabis
One person has been put in handcuffs and another has been declared wanted in Shkodër, as part of the coded police operation “Luarza 1”. The arrested Naser Lohja and Pllumb Lohja, wanted, in the village of Liarzë, had planted cannabis sativa narcotic seeds and saplings in cubes, with the aim …
Former mayor Fran Tuci, is released from prison
The former mayor of Fushe Arrezi Fran Tuci, convicted of abuse of duty, together with his two associates Durim Margjekaj and Ndoc Marku, is released from prison. Tuci has served the sentence of 1 year and 6 months with the time spent in custody. GJKKO accepted the request of the …
Allowed illegal constructions, 12 officials, police officers and owners condemned
Twelve people have been sentenced for allowing construction without a permit in Lushnje. ABC News reporter Valbona Davidhi reports that among those convicted are two chief inspectors and two inspectors of IKMT. Gjergji Mwhilli, Isa Buzi, Kudret Sulo and Xhezmi Zlali were sentenced to 4 months in prison. “We are …
Dialogue group for ‘reforms’ meeting, criminal amnesty is discussed
After the agreement reached between the SP and Reestablishment, the dialogue group for ‘Reforms’ will meet for the first time this Monday. ABC News reporter Esiona Konomi reports that the dialogue group has 3 members from the majority and 3 from the opposition. Meanwhile, DP of Basha has refused to …