Gang’s assets seized by Special Court Decision

Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has seized 11 real estates, which belonged to members of the criminal group, as part of the police mega-operation coded “Flame at sea”. Through a media statement, the Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) confirmed this Wednesday that Armando Papa is part of Gezim Çela’s group. […]

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