An important police operation codenamed "Fast" has led to the arrest of a person declared internationally wanted by Spanish justice. The specialized structures of FAST Albania, in cooperation with the Shkodra Local Police Directorate, have made it possible to locate and provisionally arrest in Malësia e Madhe the citizen Gentjan Handraj alias Gentjan Hotaj, 39 years old, born in Koplik.
His capture was carried out after detailed informational and operational coordination between the State Police and counterparts in Spain, with the aim of tracking down persons attempting to evade justice.
The 39-year-old was an internationally wanted person by Interpol Madrid. The Spanish judicial authorities, with a decision taken just a few days earlier, on July 8, 2026, had assigned him the security measure "Arrest in prison".
According to the investigative file of the neighboring state, this citizen is accused of the following criminal offenses:
-Drug trafficking
-Participation in a criminal organization
His illegal activity, according to investigations conducted in Spain, was structured and had as its ultimate goal the trade and distribution of prohibited substances within the framework of an organized criminal group.
After his handcuffing and escorting, Interpol Tirana has immediately initiated official procedures. In close cooperation with the Spanish authorities, all necessary legal steps are being taken to enable the 39-year-old's swift extradition to Spain, where he will face the charges brought against him.
