Tirana police have cracked down on a 33-member criminal group that was distributing narcotics in several areas of the capital, using camouflaged methods such as taxis and food delivery motorcycles.
After four weeks of intensive investigations, the Narcotics Investigation Section , in cooperation with the Tirana Prosecution Office, has finalized the police operation codenamed " Labyrinth 2 ".
According to the police, the criminal group distributed drugs, mainly cocaine and cannabis, taking advantage of free movement in the city through taxis and pizza motorbikes.
The investigation revealed that Olsi Mici was driving a taxi to distribute narcotics, while Erdison Gjella was using a pizza delivery motorcycle, registered with an international brand, WOLT Albania , to camouflage the illegal activity, according to infonews .
Among the arrested persons is a former soldier, Dylber Alijaj .
As part of the operation, "Arrest in prison" security measures were executed for 22 people. During the investigation period, 5 other citizens were arrested, while 6 people continue to be wanted by the police.
During the checks carried out, the police seized around 500 grams of suspected cocaine, 10 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa and around 100 doses of this substance, as well as 5 vehicles, 28 mobile phones, 6 electronic scales and 3,000 euros in cash.
Renaldo Dalipi, Engelbert Pjetri, Armandi Hajdini, Olsi Mici, Fatjon Cela, Xhon Boci, Laert Murataj, Artan Pullazi, Erald Sina, Blerim Mali, Gentjan Vercani, Valerjos Bushi, Olkid Hajdari, Dylber Alijaj, Angjelos Mema, Majdi Musa, Jurgen Hekurani, Erdison Gjella, Abdurahman Bollati, Klodian Rrucaj, Indri Nakaj and Genti Kraja have been arrested .
The Police and the Prosecution Office announce that investigations into this matter continue, with the aim of identifying other persons involved and fully documenting the group's criminal activity.