Arrests, checks, anti-drug operations/ State Police takes stock for January 2025

2025-02-03 11:36:00, Aktualitet CNA

The State Police has published today the results of the intensive investigative and operational work it carried out during January of this year.

The police report that in January alone, 121 police operations were finalized, 19 international operations were conducted, 715 citizens were arrested for various criminal offenses, and 35 firearms, 100 kg of Cannabis and 3.8 kg of Cocaine were seized.

This work aimed to combat crime in general, organized crime in particular, and to solve criminal cases.

According to the police, these actions were undertaken in cooperation with law enforcement agencies at home and abroad, as well as with counterparts.

According to the official announcement:

"During the month of January 2025:

-121 police operations have been finalized;

-19 international operations have been conducted, which enabled the extradition of highly wanted citizens, the crackdown on criminal groups/organizations, and the capture of citizens accused/convicted of crimes against the person and/or economic crimes;

-715 citizens have been arrested for various criminal offenses;

-have been seized:

35 firearms, 100 kg of Cannabis,

3.8 kg of Cocaine, quantities of Heroin, Cannabis seeds, 5 grenades and combat ammunition;

-assistance was provided to 19 citizens who found themselves in difficulty, on Mount Tomorri, Ersekë and Karaburun.

Furthermore, as a result of the immediate response of the Police services and close cooperation with citizens, the escalation of 7 conflicts with weapons or sharp objects was prevented, in Durrës, Lezhë, Dibër, Tirana, Elbasan, Mirditë and Shkodër.

As a result of the increased preventive force, 17 cases of illegal possession of weapons were cracked down on. The cracks prevented criminal acts that could have been committed by citizens who were caught in the act, with firearms.

In-depth and professional investigations uncovered 11 criminal events that include: murder, gunshot wounds, conflicts with sharp objects, destruction of property with explosives, and deliberate arson.

Also, during this month, 17 police operations were finalized, with the objective of preventing thefts and solving those committed previously. Some of these criminal events were committed using violence and weapons.

13 cases of smuggling were cracked down on. In 2 cases, the Police cracked down on the smuggling of 1,070,000 tons of oil from Tunisia at the port of Durrës.

Furthermore, 20 police operations were finalized to crack down on the illegal organization of gambling, in bars, with mobile phones or with machines.

Specialized structures for investigating cybercrimes:

-contributed to solving the murder committed in the village of Dragoç, Shkodër;

-prevented a fraud campaign through several disguised electronic messages;

-brought to justice citizens who made threats on social networks or carried out transactions by misusing the credentials of others.

In Tirana and Elbasan, the structures for the Investigation of Economic and Financial Crimes discovered 3 call centers, through which foreign citizens were deceived into investing in fictitious stock exchanges.

Large sums of money (in several currencies) were seized from 2 citizens in Pogradec, on charges of money laundering.

Also, checks at all checkpoints in the country uncovered 6 cases of attempts to move money illegally.

The Traffic Police and intelligent vehicles have been present during this month, on all axes of the country, with the aim of preventing road accidents. Also, intensive work has been carried out to manage the flow of traffic at the beginning of the year, as well as to assist citizens who found themselves in various traffic needs, as a result of the weather with heavy rain and/or snow.

As a result of preventive work and continuous monitoring:

-169 drivers were arrested, of which 137 for driving while intoxicated and 32 for driving without a license.

-202 driving licenses have been suspended, of which 16 for exceeding speed limits, 15 for driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages and 171 for other violations of the Highway Code, for which this administrative measure is provided.

During this month, the Border Police has also been increasingly committed to providing quality, fast and ethical service for the flow of citizens entering/exiting, as well as to guaranteeing the safe movement of goods.

To accomplish these goals, the Border Police services have struck:

68 cases of illegal border crossing;

16 cases of using false documents to cross the border;

6 cases of trafficking.

The State Police remains determined to continue police operations and actions, with the aim of bringing to justice citizens who pose a risk to public safety.

In this context, the State Police invites citizens to continue to cooperate closely with the Police, as only in this way can major missions be fulfilled, guaranteeing public order and implementing citizens' rights," the announcement states. / CNA