Large Criminal Activity
64 weapons confiscated and 24 suspects arrested in Kosovo-Albania joint operation
A joint operation between Kosovo and Albanian police dismantled an organized criminal group smuggling weapons and narcotics, leading to 64 confiscated firearms and 24 arrests.
The Police of Kosovo and Albania conducted a cross‑border operation targeting an organized criminal group involved in arms trafficking and narcotics smuggling. Authorities seized 64 firearms and a large quantity of ammunition and arrested 24 suspects, 14 of whom were citizens of Kosovo and 10 of Albania. The network is suspected of systematically transporting weapons to Albania and drugs to Kosovo, with the operation aimed at preventing the further use of weapons in serious criminal activity and improving regional security.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Along the Kosovo–Albania border (Vermica-Morina border area)
- Date added
- 2026-03-24 18:03 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-24 18:03 UTC
- Source
- https://www.koha.net/en/lajmet-e-mbremjes-ktv/konfiskohen-64-arme-dhe-arrestohen-24-te-dyshuar
- Connected threats
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- Not Available