The Tirana Local Police Directorate has finalized the police operation codenamed "Barriera", arresting a citizen and seizing 12 firearms, pistols with combat ammunition, in another case of weapons trafficking from Kosovo to Albania.
As part of the operation, DB, 27 years old, resident of Kosovo, was arrested in flagrante delicto during a check at the exit of the Grand Ring Road, near the Tufina overpass. During the search of his “Volkswagen” vehicle, 10 Glock pistols with live ammunition were found under the hood of the car, while during further proceedings, 2 more Glock pistols were seized, bringing the total to 12 weapons.
Investigations revealed that the weapons were to be sold in the Fresku area.
The Police and the Prosecution continue their investigations to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in this arms trafficking network. The procedural materials were referred to the Prosecution for further action.
