Kosovo Police have cracked down on an organized group suspected of trafficking and distributing narcotics in the Pristina region. As part of the operation codenamed "Silence", conducted on November 14, six people were arrested, while another was released under regular procedure.

During the operation, carried out by the Directorate for the Investigation of Narcotics Trafficking, in cooperation with the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA), approximately 1.6 kilograms of cocaine were seized, as well as other suspected quantities of narcotics, including marijuana and suspected ecstasy tablets.

In addition to the drugs, authorities have seized six luxury vehicles, around 16 euros in cash in various currencies, expensive brand watches, gold jewelry, firearms and equipment used for the packaging and distribution of narcotics. The total value of the drugs and assets seized is estimated at around 301 euros.

According to the Kosovo Police announcement, the operation is the result of a long investigation, conducted through special investigative measures, during which suspicions about the functioning of a group with an organized structure and clear hierarchy, from leaders to street drug distributors, were revealed.

"The investigation has revealed suspicions about the functioning of a group with an organized structure and clear hierarchical levels, from the suspected persons at the management level to the street drug distributors," the police statement said.

During the searches at several locations, six luxury vehicles were found and seized, including a Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes GLE, Porsche, Audi and VW Tiguan. Mobile phones, electronic and communication equipment, surveillance systems, luxury Rolex and Franck Muller watches, as well as various documents and notes were also seized.

A firearm, ammunition, knives, digital scales and equipment for packaging narcotics were also seized as material evidence.

According to police estimates, the amount of cocaine seized alone, based on the street market sale price, has a potential value of around 111 thousand euros.

By decision of the State Prosecutor, the six arrested have been sent to police custody for 48 hours. The operation was conducted under the supervision and coordination of the Basic Prosecution Office in Pristina, Department for Serious Crimes.

The police inform that investigations and operational actions continue, while the operation aims to hit all levels of the suspected criminal group, from the organizers and suppliers to the people who distributed drugs on the streets.