Since it had been blocked in Macedonia, “it would have ended up in Italy” ENDON LALA TIRANA — The wanted notice for a 38-year-old by the deputy head of Tirana customs, Agron Imeri, with 38 kg of heroin, has made it possible to uncover a drug-trafficking network from Turkey into our country. According to sources, the considerable quantity of drugs was held up for four or five days in Macedonia. It was then sent on to Albania, awaiting the finding of a transporter and the right place in the proper vehicle, in order to reach Durrës and then cross into Italy. It has been learned that 38 kg of heroin mixed with several other substances was seized in a “Benz” vehicle with Tirana license plates. According to specialists, this is an amount believed to have been intended for Durrës. Sources say that the Tirana customs officer, Agron Imeri, is suspected of having helped the drugs pass through the customs post, by exploiting his position. Durrës: commander of the “Pelikan” contingent changes Financial police without military ranks ANXHELA STEFANI TIRANA — The Italian financial police military vessel will be called “Pelikan”, but its chief will not have military ranks. Starting from this fact, the Italian and Albanian partners have made changes to the official reception protocol. Instead of a commander with ranks, there will be a civilian official of the financial police who will take on the leadership functions. This change is linked to the nature of the mission and to institutional relations with the Albanian side. Financial police without military ranks ANXHELA STEFANI TIRANA — Italian specialists clarified that the presence of the contingent is linked to the fight against trafficking and technical assistance to Albanian structures. The meeting also discussed the organization of service at the port of Durrës and cooperation with the local authorities. The military vessel of the Italian financial police

Concern among employees ANXHELA STEFANI Durrës: commander of the “Pelikan” contingent changes TIRANA — Specialists from the Italian structures have stated that the change of command in the “Pelikan” contingent does not affect the mission. Instead of a leader with a distinctly military profile, there will now be a responsible official representing the financial police without military ranks. This has led to discussions among employees and visible concern regarding ceremonies and protocols. According to sources, everything is connected to adapting the form of the Italian presence in Albania to the actual nature of the mission in Durrës. 38 kg of heroin headed for Durrës Since it had been blocked in Macedonia, “it would have ended up in Italy” ENDON LALA TIRANA — The first suspicions point to an itinerary that starts in Turkey, stops in Macedonia, and enters our country through the usual trafficking corridors. The load of 38 kilograms of heroin is believed to have had Italy as its final destination. The investigation has focused on the persons who favored its entry and movement toward Durrës.

Gjirokastër: the mystery of the plane over the castle (It was only a horn of the rhinoceroses[?]) TIRANA — [?] near Gjirokastër, in an area where the old airport once stood, residents saw a flying object that sparked speculation. According to the testimonies gathered, it appeared for a few moments over the castle area and then flew away. Some residents spoke of a small airplane, while others spoke of a military aircraft. The local authorities have not provided full clarification on the event and the mystery has remained open. Gjirokastër and [?]

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