
31 people have been arrested as part of a Tirana police operation to crack down on groups selling drugs near schools.
A total of 52 people have been identified, of whom 14 are wanted. 7 others were arrested during the investigation period.
The operation resulted in the seizure of 1 kg and 75 grams of heroin and 1 kg and 265 grams of cocaine. Police also found 685 grams of cannabis, 1 pistol, 90 cartridges, 2 electronic scales, 12 vehicles, 35 mobile phones and other items.
Names of the arrested
Genti Jaupi
Endrit Balla
Eduart Oleff
Bledar Kasa
Erlind Vlashi
Denis Shoti
Armando Koçi
Ernest Hamollari
Janaq Nakuçi
Shpëtim Çiçiku
Engrid Henaj
Enis Maliqaj
Franci Papajani
Klement Metallari
Ram Tafaj
Klajdi Malaj
Isuf Dine
Ferit Xhani
Bestar Malaj
Igli Avxhi
Arnold Lila
Sefer Allushi
Elton Tola
Arbias Prenga
Vilson Mete
Durim Matja
Eljado Prendaj
Nikolla Shkarpa
Armando Kuqi
Taulant Alstafa
Volf Ramadani
7 people arrested earlier
Ksainel Caka
Gezim Muhameti
Zhuljan Prenci
Erald Tafani
Darlin Shahinas
Donaldo Frate
Marin Tabaku
Police announcement:
After 4 months of investigations, the police operation codenamed "CLEAN SCHOOLS" is finalized by the Narcotics Investigation Sector at the Tirana Police Department in cooperation with the Tirana Prosecutor's Office.
Several groups selling narcotics near schools were targeted.
52 citizens, members of groups, were identified who, individually or in groups, sold narcotics of various types, near schools and in various areas of the capital.
31 "Arrest in prison" security measures are executed for members of the groups.
Meanwhile, work continues to capture 14 other citizens.
During the investigation period, 7 citizens were arrested.
During the investigation period and during the execution of security measures, 1 kg and 75 grams of heroin, 1 kg and 265 grams of cocaine, 685 grams of Cannabis Sativa, 1 firearm, 90 cartridges, 2 electronic scales, 12 vehicles, 35 mobile phones and other illegal items were seized.
As part of the operation codenamed "CLEAN SCHOOLS", the security measures "Arrest in prison" were executed for 31 citizens, specifically:
GJ, 48 years old; EB, 34 years old; EO, 48 years old; BK, 41 years old; EV, 27 years old; D. Sh., 30 years old; AK, 32 years old; EH, 29 years old; JN, 29 years old; Sh. Ç., 45 years old; EH, 39 years old; EM, 21 years old; FP, 22 years old; KM, 22 years old; RT, 19 years old; KM, 33 years old; ID, 35 years old; F. Xh., 36 years old; BM, 22 years old; IA, 21 years old; AL, 21 years old; SA, 31 years old; ET, 49 years old; AP, 34 years old; VM, 43 years old; DM, 52 years old; EP, 33 years old; N. Sh., 32 years old; AK, 37 years old; TA, 24 years old and VR, 23 years old.
During the investigation phase, 7 other citizens were detained, specifically citizens KC, GM, Zh. P., ET, D. Sh., DF and MT.
Meanwhile, the other 14 citizens identified by the investigations as part of these groups have been declared wanted and, because the investigation is ongoing, their generalities are not being disclosed. Work continues to capture them and fully document this criminal activity.
Investigations have documented that these groups sold narcotics near 9-year and high schools and in various areas of Tirana.
In some cases, to avoid the attention of police services on the ground, narcotics were distributed via skateboards, as well as taxi and delivery services.
The procedural materials were referred to the Tirana Prosecutor's Office for further action.
Tirana Police is maximally focused on guaranteeing security in schools and in the fight against criminal phenomena, and assures parents and citizens that it will intensify controls and investigations to prevent and crack down on any criminal activity that violates the safety of students.