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—Two Albanian drug traffickers face several years in prison The attempt by two drug traffickers to transport 1,800 grams of hashish into Greek territory was unsuccessful. The news, confirmed by the Greek customs police, concerns two Albanian citizens living in the city of Korçë, who were caught five days ago at the border checkpoint. The “goods” discovered inside a “Benc” passenger car were seized, and their owner has been placed under investigation. Asked what sentence the two drug traffickers might receive, the local authorities estimated around five years in prison. In any case, the decision lies with the Greek justice authorities. We also asked for more detailed information about the identification and whereabouts of the perpetrators, etc. The Greek military personnel were also willing to clarify these details, but, in the absence of the competent officials, they arranged a meeting for the following day. On the morning of September 8, the situation at the customs post appeared different. Our police officers were on alert and acting with great propriety. To prevent an “illegal border crossing,” our customs authorities demanded a passport with a visa to cross a few metres farther into Greek territory. Naturally, the customs commander insisted that the rules be followed, even warning the police officer who accompanied us. But it is surprising that drug traffickers pass through Albanian customs with ease and are stopped at the checkpoint in the other country, while the opposite happens to the journalist. G.A.