The state loses a mountain of smuggled cigarettes Yesterday, as they were leaving, night tankers were blocked. They were stealing oil from the train. Caught in the act Dictatorship returns again Heads on the line TIRANE - On Tuesday evening a convoy of eight tanker trucks carrying diesel was blocked by the capital’s police. Despite the accusations circulating in public, an unemployed man paid one million old lek. While the corridors of numerous companies have replaced investigations with old-style methods, the police have once again used the element of surprise in a control operation. All 8 vehicles with foreign license plates were transporting diesel from the tricks farm. Under the leadership of the Minister of the Interior, explanations have been promised for the incident. On the other hand, voices from the criminal police maintain that this is the strongest blow yet against fuel smuggling. Heads on the line TEPELENE - The area had turned into an agitated city. The head of the Tepelenë police, under the high direction of the operation, stated that the traffickers tried to avoid the roadblocks. On the road toward the depots, the mayor stressed that no further shady connections will be tolerated. Some citizens are calling for a full investigation and exemplary punishments.

FOR THE INVITATION IN ROME Berisha to Nano: “Thank you” FOR - Three numbers with cigarettes have also come under heavy criticism from his supporters. He had asked why he had never held back in this situation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that talks had been held with other representatives. Upon leaving the visit to Italy, Berisha expressed his thanks for the invitation. It is not known whether this strong turn could be part of a new political rapprochement. In any case, sources close to him stated that there will be more meetings. (Continues on page 6)

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Concern in the Italian Senate: “It will poison the Adriatic” Alarm from Azotiku: There is arsenic “In Fier, death in a cubic meter of poisonous substance” TIRANË - "In Fier, two trucks arrived carrying substances suspected to be highly dangerous. Environmental and chemical specialists are trying to determine their exact content. In some circles, alarm has been raised that these are materials containing arsenic. Local representatives say the area is exposed to pollution and that the waters may be affected. The authorities are demanding urgent clarification. Azotiku of Fier

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