Former drug-trafficking convict, Aleksander Koliçi, shot in the head The incident near the “Petro Nini” high school in Tirana. The 43-year-old had been out of prison for only a short time, and had been arrested together with the son of a former MP By KLODIANA LALA Mafia-style execution in the heart of the capital. A man convicted of drug trafficking was shot with a bullet to the back of the head, in front of the building where he lived. The serious incident took place around 10:40 p.m. on “Ymer Kurti” street. The victim is named Aleksandër Koliçi, 43, convicted of “narcotics trafficking.” Police sources said Koliçi was shot with a pistol. At least two people are suspected of having taken part in his execution; they fled on foot after taking the life of their victim. The killing is suspected to have happened for revenge motives, since Koliçi... Continues on page 8

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