Names / Megaoperation with 24 arrested in Tirana, seized 1.8 kg of cocaine and 24 kg of cannabis! Distributing drugs near schools

2024-09-14 12:17:48Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Names / Megaoperation with 24 arrested in Tirana, seized 1.8 kg of cocaine and
Arrests during Operation Temple 4

Director of Tirana Local Police Directorate, Tonin Vocaj, at a press conference, stated that 24 people have been arrested in the framework of operation "Tempulli 4".

Vocaj said the arrested people distributed drugs near schools and that 1.8 kilograms of cocaine, 18 kilograms of cannabis and 350 doses of synthetic drugs were seized during the operation.

"'Temple 4', was hit by a group distributing narcotics near schools and night-time premises in Tirana. We referred the materials to the prosecutor where 2 proceedings were recorded.

After a months-long investigation, 24 people were arrested, nine of whom are being investigated in prison. Four other people are still being sought.

"1.8 kg of cocaine, 18 kg of marijuana, 350 doses of synthetic drugs were seized," he said.

Names of the arrested:

Vilson Tresa,

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Etgent Luzi,

Kostandinos Deleliu,

Armand Haderllari,

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Kevin Kolgegaj,

Marios Saliaj,

Damjan Hasani,

Erblin Buci,

Ervis Duro,

Jurgen Xhafa,

Aldo Grabovari,

Gazmend Hoxha,

Sajmir Gerbaj,

Aleksander Kili,

Orgest Beqo,

Xhelo Ajasllari,

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Ervin Rakip,

Erdi Kurti,

Adrian Ramushi

Full statement from the police regarding the action:

Hello, I am here today along with the Deputy Director for The Investigation of Organized Crime and Serious Crime, Deputy Director for Public Order and Security, and the Head of the Narcotics Investigation Sector, to present the results of the first phase of the megaoperation codenamed "TEMPLE 4" within which a group distributing cocaine narcotics was hit, marijuana, and synthetic drugs, near schools and night bars, in different areas of tirana city.
The Local Police Directorate of Tirana, in the implementation of the measures defined in the school safety package and the priority of the State Police, to guarantee a safer environment for students and to prevent ongoing negative phenomena, has developed controls and operations to crack down on elements or criminal groups that attempt to develop criminal activity by participating in youth.

The Department for Investigation of Narcotics in the Local Police Directorate of Tirana, following the successive operations for prevention, identification and the crackdown of criminal activity in the field of narcotics, and following the nationwide megaoperations Tempulli 1, 2, and 3, based on informational intelligence, has referred the materials to the Prosecution at the Court of first instance of General Jurisdiction of Tirana, Which has recorded two criminal proceedings.

After a months-old investigation with special methods of investigation by specialists for the Investigation of Narcotics in the Local Police Directorate of Tirana in the direction of the Prosecution at the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction of Tirana, legal evidence was provided for the document of criminal activity of 28 citizens.

Based on the evidence provided during the investigation, the first phase of operation "TEMPULLI 4" was organized and finalized, within which 24 persons were captured and handcuffed, 9 of whom were previously arrested who are being investigated with the personal security measure "Arrest in prison" without term, while 15 were arrested today. The arrest of four other citizens is also followed by search measures.

During the operation, Wilson Tresa was arrested. Asllan Maqellara, Etgent Luzi, Constantinos Deliu, Armand Haderllari, Blerim Biba, Ilir Tufa, Kevin Kolgegaj, Marios Saliaj, Damjan Hasani, Erblin Buci, Ervis Duro, Jurgen Xhafa, Aldo Grabovari, Gazmend Hoxha, Sajmir Gerbaj, Aleksander Chile, Orgest Beqo, Xhelo Ajasllari, Paolo Shyti, Ervin Rakipi, Erdi Kurti, and Adrian Ramushi.
During the investigation they were sequestered in the quality of the material evidence:

- 1.8 kg, cocaine narcotics;
18 kg of marijuana.
- 350 doses of suspected syntheticextase narcotics and LCD;
- mobile devices and vehicles of citizens involved in this criminal activity.
The investigation resulted that these citizens distributed narcotics, near schools, in night premises and in other environments frequented by young people, in different areas of Tirana. Specialists for The Investigation of Narcotics in DVP Tirana in the direction of the Prosecution Office at the Court of First Instance Of The General Jurisdiction of Tirana continue investigative actions for the full legal document of this criminal activity and for identifying and placing other persons involved in the legal liability.

I take the opportunity to congratulate the Counter-Narcotics Sector and the Special Operations Task Force sector and the Search for quality investigations with the application of special investigation methods conducted this year and urge these investigations to continue in the future.

In addition, in the framework of the excellent cooperation between the Prosecution Office at the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction Tirana and the Local Police Directorate Tirana, we thank the Prosecutor of these proceedings, Mr. Ritvan Suka and the Head of Prosecution at the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction Of Tirana, Mr. Arens Cela, for directing, coordinating and supporting the successful finalization of the operation.

Taking advantage of the opportunity I want to assure citizens, the community of parents, students and pedagogical staff, that the Local Police Directorate of Tirana in cooperation with the school security officers is fully committed to be on the side of the petagogical staffs to ensure a smooth and normal learning process.


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