A heroin trafficking ring made up of Albanian and Italian nationals has been busted by authorities in Italy.
It is learned that the Italian investigators had the members of the group under surveillance, using special methods of interception. The heroin came from Albania, through the port of Bari and was then distributed in Crotone and Catanzaro.
At the end of the action, 45 kilograms of drugs such as heroin and cannabis, 18,000 euros in cash and 70 kilograms of mixing substances were seized.
14 of the suspects were left in prison, among them Albanians:
Isa Garuja, known as Goni or Antonio, 48 years old, from Altamura, Bari
Samuel Garuja, alias Turi, 45 years old, residing in Albania
Samuel Muca, known as Erman, 36 years old, living in Bari
Wanted and investigated at large:
Mario Teti, residing in Bologna
Sami Zoto, alias Samiu, residing in Albania
Ilir Hoxha living in Bari
Ernest Pena, alias Nesti, residing in Rutigliano
Elton Ismaili, alias Gazi, residing in Albania
Xhevdet Muca, residing in Altamura
Ylli Muca, residing in Polignano a Mare
Archez Dibrani, known as dajo, residing in Albania
Florjana Garuja, residing in Albania
Victor Jaupaj, Albania
Clejdi Bulku, in Bari
Ilir Tatani, living in Bari
Desirir Allushi, residing in San Benedetto
Bardhyl Shaba, alias Bardhy or Andrea or Gimmi, Albania
Shkelqim Shehi, alias long-haired or Leo, living in Bari
Ervin Shehi, alias Nipi, from Barletta
Adrian Habibi, resident in Pescara
Behexed Shaba, resident in Altamura
Approximate Stata, by Altamura
Rakip Pereja, alias Kipi, Albanian farmer living in Girifalco