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Action against drugs, former Albanian minister arrested

2026-11-15 15:42:17Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Action against drugs, former Albanian minister arrested

A major anti-drug operation was conducted on November 14 in the Pristina region, as part of an investigation into suspected drug trafficking and distribution. As a result of this operation, five people were arrested, including former Minister of Culture, Astrit Haraqia. 

According to local media, the arrested are: Astrit Haraqia, Jeton Stanovci, 42 years old, Albana Xhemajli-Ramadani, 26 years old, Alban Maloku, 30 years old and Gëzim Feka, 38 years old.

According to information reported about the operation, a total of six people were arrested during the action, but one of them was released and was prosecuted at large.

During the operation, 1.6 kilograms of cocaine, luxury vehicles and other items that could serve as evidence in criminal proceedings were reportedly seized. Among the vehicles seized were: Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes GLE, Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen Tiguan.

Also seized were 16,000 euros in cash, luxury Rolex and Franck Muller watches, telephones, electronic devices, a firearm, ammunition, and equipment suspected of being used for packaging narcotics.

The total value of the seized property is reportedly around 301 thousand euros.

The investigations are related to suspicions of the activity of an organized group in the trafficking and distribution of cocaine.

By decision of the Prosecutor's Office, the six suspects have been detained for 48 hours, while investigations into the case continue.

Former Minister of Culture, Astrit Haraqia, arrested as part of the anti-drug operation "Silence", has reportedly denied involvement in the suspected criminal activity.

According to the information made public, he has fully cooperated with investigators, even providing his phone passwords. During the search of Haraqija's home, no narcotics or other suspicious items were found that would directly link him to the activity under investigation.

However, during the raid on his home, it is reported that 7 thousand euros in cash were seized, which the former minister has stated belongs to his children.

Meanwhile, sources for the Sinjali newspaper indicate that Haraqia has admitted to having long-standing acquaintances and friendships with one of the people arrested as part of the operation, but has again denied any connection to the suspected activity of trafficking or distribution of narcotics.


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