Suspicion over embassy officials A major operation against passport trafficking TIRANA — Another police operation against trafficking in human beings and false documents has led to the detention of 22 people. According to the report, the network operated with visas, passports and intermediaries for embassies. The operation was centered in Tirana and extended to other points as well. Investigators suspect that embassy officials may also have been involved in the scheme. At the center of the investigation are travel agencies, intermediaries and people who promised to obtain visas in exchange for high payments. Police sources said that during the searches documents, stamps and forms were seized. Some of those detained are suspected of having links to passport forgery and to the illegal sending of citizens abroad. The police said the operation would continue and that further arrests are expected. The prosecutor’s office is investigating the role of each detainee and the flow of money generated by this activity.

It asked the Foreign Ministry for clarification VLORE — The storm of statements over Albanian tourist vessels, after the blocking and checks on the Italian coast, has been followed by a strong reaction from the Albanian authorities. According to the report, local authorities in Vlorë have imposed heavy fines on Italian tourist boats, arguing violations of port rules and stay regulations. Accusations and counter-accusations continued throughout the day. The Albanian side asked for explanations regarding the treatment of Albanian vessels in Italy, while the Italian side raised concerns about documentation and safety. In this climate, the Foreign Ministry has become involved in order to seek clarification and avoid diplomatic escalation. The event is linked to the tourist season and to increased traffic in the Strait of Otranto, where checks have been tightened. Local sources said the fines also had the effect of pressure, to draw attention to the unequal treatment of Albanian vessels.

SHKODËR / Fale two more victims In Sarandë, a woman and a girl are killed SHKODËR — Another accident was recorded in the coastal area, where one holidaymaker lost his life. According to the notice, the victim drowned while swimming, while in another case in Sarandë two more victims were reported. The authorities are investigating the circumstances of the events and have called for caution on the beaches. Cases of drowning have increased with the summer season and the large influx of holidaymakers. The police and local services urged citizens to respect the signs and avoid dangerous coastal areas.

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