
107.7 kg of "Gelato" cannabis worth around 1.2 million euros have been seized at the port of Durres. The cannabis, which came from Canada, was seized in a container containing 2 vehicles and 1 camper.
The cannabis was divided into 190 packages hidden inside several modified spaces and covered with wooden panels of the camper. In addition, 43 electronic cigarettes were found, some of them with high levels of THC (the active substance that causes addiction in cannabis).
Two people have been declared wanted, while investigations continue to fully uncover the drug trafficking network.
Announcement:
Another case of cannabis trafficking from Canada to Albania is busted.
As part of the investigations led by the Prosecutor's Office, a thorough search was conducted at the Port of Durres during the inspection of a container arriving from Canada, inside which were 2 vehicles and 1 camper.
During the search of the camper, 190 packages of suspected cannabis sativa "Gelato" narcotic substance were found hidden in modified spaces covered with wooden cladding, with a total weight of 107.7 kg.
The market value of the seized narcotics is estimated at around 1.2 million euros.
Also, during the search, 43 electronic cigarettes were seized as material evidence, some of which had inscriptions declaring high THC content.
Investigations suspect that the narcotics were obtained in Canada and transported to Albania, hidden in special locations, modified in the vehicles ordered for purchase.
Following the investigative actions, two citizens were declared wanted as suspects for the criminal offense of "Drug Trafficking", for whom, for investigation reasons, the generalities are not disclosed.
The investigative structures of the Durrës DVP continue their actions to fully legalize the case, determine the origin and destination of the narcotics, as well as identify, locate and capture other persons involved in this criminal activity.
The procedural materials were passed to the Prosecutor's Office for further action.