Manuft are coming to Gjirokastër [?] Death threats to their families if they show up at customs In office: groups of political gangsters MANUFT ARE COMING TO GJIROKASTËR GANGS HOUSE TO HOUSE OF CUSTOMS OFFICERS AND TAX COLLECTORS Death threats to their families if they show up at customs In office: groups of political gangsters Angel: They will remain until the end, remember always the moment KOMASARE - Crime erupted strongly yesterday and once again threatened the state. A 5-year-old child was killed by a smuggling gang that had previously burned the Qafë-Botë Customs House. They threatened the lives and entire families of customs officers and tax collectors, continuing with beatings and terrorization. According to the information available so far, the leader of this gang is said to be directly linked to officials of the PD branch in Kavajë. It remains for the institutions to examine this case carefully, since this is a serious state act. As party leaders, we strongly condemn this situation and are demanding full support from moral, police and justice institutions to find and punish the guilty. In such cases of the country, where “today” the efforts of civil noise must go to the utmost fight against all criminals and their reactions. “There is no price for a person’s faith,” said the calm and convinced voices of officials, heard constantly through radio and television “like fear.” Often from this truth, usually above all, traces of caution are spread, in relation to the tragedy of fire, explosion, rebellion and bravery. What is happening is a series of threats with moral consequences, mentioned as a means of intervention, making the dangerous package. Further, the gang leaders have been sent to the homes of customs officers and tax collectors, threatening them with death to their families and telling them not to show up again at their workplace. In the capital, it was reported that police representatives have been mobilized, while local law-enforcement leaders have received full orders to arrest the perpetrators. (to be continued on p. 6)

The Prime Minister demands local discipline from all ministers West: half-measures Catholic rite of punishment By E[r]on Veçe At today's press conference, the Secretary General of the Council of Ministers, speaking from notes in his hands, described Mr. Koçi's resignation as “a condemnable act” and added that he “must publicly distance himself from chaos and banditry.” According to the answers given to questions, he said that stepping down from office had come at a delicate moment for the reform and for dealing with the situation. Further on, the official said that the government is able to control the country and that there is no reason for panic. He also said that no case of administrative disobedience will be tolerated. (to be continued on page 6)

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