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Gledis Nano: Meetings with the heads of the FBI and DEA, for concrete files! The groups we will hit soon

2022-06-15 12:16:49Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA ARISTIR LUMEZI
Gledis Nano: Meetings with the heads of the FBI and DEA, for concrete files! The
Gledis Nano in Washington where for the first time the head of the State Police is received by the director of the FBI, Cristopher Wray

The director of the State Police, Gledis Nano, revealed the purpose of his visit to Washington, where for the first time the head of the State Police is received by the director of the FBI, Cristopher Wray.

In an interview with "Panorama", Mr. Nano said that the meetings with the heads of US agencies are aimed at increasing cooperation for information exchange, investigations and joint operations in the fight against organized crime, corruption and terrorism.

According to him, the State Police has conducted many operations with the FBI, the DEA, the Security Office of the US Embassy and other US law enforcement agencies. The US Embassy in Tirana distributed footage from the meeting and a message stating that Gledis Nano's visit "further strengthened the cooperation between the Albanian State Police and the US Government".

In addition to his meeting with FBI Director Wray, Mr. Nano also met with Deputy Assistant Attorney General Bruce Swartz, Chief of Narcotics Administration (DEA) George Papadopoulos, and "from the State Department Bureau of Diplomatic Security and International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs," the US embassy wrote in a social media post.

Mr. Nano, what was the significance of your recent visit to Washington DC?

GLEDIS NANO: From the beginning in this very important, difficult, but very noble task, one of the main priorities of my work was and is to strengthen cooperation with partners and international law enforcement agencies, especially with strategic partners such as the United States. United States of America.

I traveled to Washington DC with the Head of the Security Office of the US Embassy in Tirana and this clearly shows that the visit was of particular importance, which served to strengthen cooperation, increase trust and support from the US Embassy in Tirana, US law enforcement agencies and US Police.

Meetings with senior US law enforcement officials aimed to increase cooperation in the exchange of information, investigations and joint operations in the fight against organized crime, corruption and terrorism, as well as to strengthen close and cooperative relations between the Police and the The Albanian state and the US government.

In which areas is the cooperation between the Albanian State Police and the American law enforcement institutions specifically focused?

The cooperation of the Albanian Police with the American law enforcement agencies and the US Embassy in Tirana is complex in many areas, starting with the field of security, the fight against organized crime, corruption, money laundering, the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, in the field of training and technical and logistical assistance.

You are the first General Director of the Albanian State Police to meet the acting director of the FBI. How did the meeting with Mr. Cristopher Wray?

GLEDIS NANO:  Did you conclude on something concrete? The meeting with the director of the FBI was a very important meeting, which showed his confidence in the leadership of the Albanian Police and at the same time the support of the FBI for the Albanian Police. I no longer prefer to talk about the details of the meeting as they pertain to police work, which is not necessary to make public. Concrete issues were discussed, which are very sensitive and under investigation.

Is the FBI directly involved in any issues involving Albanians and Albania in the fight against organized crime, terrorism and other challenges?

While the General Director of the Albanian Police accompanied in this very important visit with the Chief of the Security Office of the American Embassy in Tirana and during the several-day visit the meetings were of high level and very important in the field of security and joint fight against crime. organized terrorism and terrorism, clearly shows that US law enforcement agencies are already in close cooperation with the Albanian Police.

Are there concrete files, criminals or criminal organizations, as well as concrete cases, for which you have sought the help of the US, FBI and DEA, to investigate or crack down on?

GLEDIS NANO : As I pointed out, the State Police has conducted many operations with the FBI, the DEA, the US Embassy Security Office and other US law enforcement agencies, which clearly shows that we are in the process of developing to crack down. organized crime groups operating in the field of narcotics trafficking, smuggling, corruption, money laundering, terrorism, etc. I say with conviction that we have the capacity to respond and work side by side with the Police of Western countries. Due to the secrecy of the investigation I can not reveal any more details of these meetings and developments that we expect in the future.

Is there a concrete concern about the activity of Albanian criminals in the US?

GLEDIS NANO:  In the US there is no concrete concern about the criminal activities of Albanian citizens in the US, but the cooperation between the Albanian Police and the US aims to fight organized criminal activity beyond the US, in Europe and beyond.

What do Albania and the USA consider as the most disturbing activity of Albanian crime in the world?

GLEDIS NANO:  Referring to joint analyzes and international operations, it turns out that the most prominent activity of Albanian citizens abroad is more focused on the field of narcotics, crimes against property and person, smuggling of persons.

DEA, is there a concrete concern for Albanian organized crime groups dealing with drug trafficking. Specifically?

GLEDIS NANO:  As you are aware from the occasional reports we have given about international operations, mainly against narcotics trafficking where DEA has been part or director of operations, shows that narcotics trafficking is a priority not only of US law enforcement agencies, no only for the Albanian Police, but for all our partners that we cooperate with.

Are the FBI and DEA assisting the Albanian Police? Where and how?

GLEDIS NANO:  Without a doubt, the support and assistance of the FBI is very important and present. This support and assistance was also confirmed by the head of the FBI during the very important meeting I had with him, in Washington DC.

Ambassador Yuri Kim stated at the anti-corruption conference that Albania is in a critical moment as to who will own organized crime and the oligarchs or normal people. How do you, as the number 1 of the Albanian Police, evaluate this?

GLEDIS NANO:  The fight against organized crime, corruption and money laundering is the main priority of the work of the State Police and the key word of cooperation with partners and in particular with strategic partners, so seen in this context, the statement of Ambassador Yuri Kim an appeal for more results in this regard.

Lastly, has the issue of "non grata" persons been discussed in the US by the DASH and has concrete evidence been sought for their activity or other persons who may be declared "non grata" in the future?

GLEDIS NANO:  Let me reiterate that this visit was of special importance and for this I am hopeful that in the future the State Police will have more results, more credibility, more support from partners, but more support from the citizens themselves. Republic of Albania, for the following results.

I want to guarantee the citizens that the State Police is fully committed and determined to work closely with international partners and law enforcement agencies at home and abroad, to fight organized crime and terrorism, as well as to prevent and crack down on any illegality, with in order to create an environment as safe as possible for the future of our children.


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