The police operation codenamed "Phase One" continues in Malësia e Madhe, where a citizen wanted for cultivating narcotic plants has been arrested.
Specialists from the Crime Investigation Section at the Malësi e Madhe Police Station have arrested and detained citizen BR, 52 years old, resident of the village of Gruemirë Çezmë.
According to the police, the Shkodra Court had imposed the security measure "Arrest in prison" on him on April 7, 2026 for the criminal offense of "Cultivation of narcotic plants".
Investigations revealed that the 52-year-old is suspected of cultivating a significant amount of cannabis seedlings and seeds on polystyrene platforms inside a warehouse he owned. These plants were discovered and destroyed by police on March 30, 2026.
The procedural materials have been referred to the Shkodra Prosecutor's Office for further legal action.
