TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – State Police chief Skender Hita has honoured two senior Italian Guardia di Finanza officials for their contribution to joint efforts to combat organised crime, illegal trafficking and drug cultivation in Albania.
The awards were presented at a joint press conference on Tuesday showcasing the results of cooperation between the two law enforcement agencies in tackling illicit drug cultivation in 2026.
The recipients were Lorenzo Bucossi, director of the International Police Cooperation Service, and Brigadier General Giancarlo Franzese, commander of the Third Operations Unit at the Guardia di Finanza General Command.
The certificates of appreciation were presented by Interior Minister Ervin Demo and Hita in recognition of the Italian officials’ contribution to cooperation with Albania’s State Police and their support for efforts to combat organised crime, illicit trafficking and narcotics cultivation.
The State Police said the awards reflected the strong partnership and longstanding cooperation between the Albanian police and Italy’s Guardia di Finanza.
Addressing the conference, Hita said the State Police, working alongside partner law enforcement agencies, remained fully committed to tackling crime, particularly organised crime.
He said the police were determined to intensify joint efforts to protect public security in both countries.
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