A criminal group that trafficked firearms from Albania to Britain was hit. during the operation, an arsenal of weapons was seized, consisting of 25 firearms, 24 pistols and 1 Kalashnikov), hundreds of cartridges, lasers that are mounted on special weapons and serve for long-range shooting, and optical equipment.
Camouflage clothing like that of special forces, 4 vehicles, 8 mobile phones, SIM cards, 2 laptops and 2 cold weapons (knives) are also seized. According to police information, the security measure “Arrest in prison” has been executed for 3 citizens who were caught in Tirana.
The operation was followed with proactive methods, in close cooperation with SPAK, BKH and the British authorities. In April 2023, the Police, on the basis of information received during the operation, seized another arsenal of weapons (8 pistols) that were to be trafficked to the United Kingdom in the Port of Durrës, with a van with English license plates, whose driver was put in handcuffs. In the direction of the SPAK and in close cooperation with the BKH and with the British law enforcement authorities, the operation for the capture of other citizens involved in this criminal activity continues.
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