A large-scale anti-drug operation by the Tirana Police has ended with the arrest of 22 people, suspected of involvement in a criminal group involved in drug trafficking.
Among those arrested are several names linked to the telephone company ONE Albania. It is reported that Erald Sina, Head of the Office and Property Department at ONE Albania, and Artan Pullazi, Team Leader at the same company, were also arrested.
We recall that Erald Sina was under investigation a few months ago for covering up an incident that occurred on the company's premises. On December 25, at around 02:30, two masked citizens entered the ONE Albania point in the Lapraka area and damaged the back door lock. The incident was ascertained by security officer Gentian Koçi, who stated that no items were taken and no material damage was caused. The incident was not immediately reported to law enforcement, but only to the company's technical managers and private security group.
The people arrested today are:
Renaldo Dalipi, Engelbert Pjetri, Armandi Hajdini, Olsi Mici, Fatjon Cela, Xhon Boci, Laert Murataj, Artan Pullazi, Erald Sina, Blerim Mali, Gentjan Vercani, Valerjos Bushi, Olkid Hajdari, Dylber Alijaj, Angjelos Mema, Majdi Musa, Jurgen Hekurani, Erdison Gjella, Abdurahman Bollati, Klodian Rrucaj, Indri Nakaj and Genti Kraja.
What was seized during the operation:
About 500 grams of cocaine
10 kg of Cannabis Sativa and 100 doses ready for distribution
5 vehicles
28 mobile phones
6 electronic scales
3,000 euros in cash
Police sources indicate that 5 people had been previously arrested in previous operations, while 6 other citizens have been declared wanted and identified as part of the criminal group.
Investigations have revealed that the narcotics sales activity extended to several areas of Tirana, including Bllok, Kamëz, Laprakë, Selitë, Tirana e Re, Shkozë, Ali Demi, Xhamllik, Pazari i Ri, Shkolla e Kuqe, Astir, Myslym Shyri and Commune of Paris. The narcotics were sold in bars, tobacconists, taxis and were also distributed under the guise of various orders.
Investigations continue to identify all members of the group and stop illegal activity in the capital.
