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NAME/ Albanian was risking the death penalty in China for trafficking 1 ton of DRUGS, diplomatic intervention from Tirana saved him!

2025-06-30 15:11:09Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
NAME/ Albanian was risking the death penalty in China for trafficking 1 ton of
Claudio Kanani

The Albanian government's intense diplomatic efforts over the last 12 months saved a young man originally from Tepelena from capital punishment in China.

Tch writes that this Monday morning, the first instance court in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, rejected the prosecution's request, which in May 2024 requested the death penalty for Claudio Kanani.

This court imposed a sentence of 25 years in prison, saving from execution Claudio, who was accused of trafficking 1 ton of drugs originating from Hong Kong.

The court sentenced two Chinese citizens co-accused with Albanian Claudio Kanani to execution by hanging, while two others were sentenced to public execution by firing squad.

Family members of Claudio Kanani, who attended the verdict in this court in China, told Top Channel that they were able to meet him for a few minutes.

"He was happy with the decision and mentally strong after a difficult 12-month wait," they said.

Since May 2024, when the prosecution in China filed a lawsuit seeking the death penalty, the Albanian government, mobilized by the family, began efforts to save his life.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Igli Hasani has held several meetings with the Chinese ambassador in Tirana over the last 12 months on this issue.

Justice Minister Ulsi Manja is also involved.

Meanwhile, Riza Poda, our ambassador to China, made the matter a priority immediately after his appointment to China and was present in court today when the decision was read.

Now, based on the reciprocity agreement with China, the Ministry of Justice will initiate proceedings to transfer Claudio Canit from China to serve his sentence in Albania, but for this, the final decision of the local appeals court must be awaited./ Tch


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