A couple from Fier has been caught at Kakavija customs attempting to cross the border with Greece with a quantity of 60 kilograms of cannabis.
Enkeleda Xhemali and Osman Kamberaj were arrested by the Albanian side after it was discovered that they had hidden the drugs in packages inside their car.
Police Announcement:
The Kakavija Border Police has finalized the operation codenamed "Modification", cracking down on a case of attempted drug trafficking towards Greece.
During intensive checks with technology and anti-drug dogs, 60 packages of cannabis sativa, with a total weight of 63.2 kilograms, were found in a vehicle, hidden in the fenders and chassis of the vehicle.
As a result, the driver OK, 44 years old, and the passenger E. Xh., 45 years old, both residents of Fier, were arrested in flagrante delicto.
Police also seized 1,890 euros, three cell phones, and the vehicle used for drug trafficking.
Investigations are continuing to identify other persons involved in this criminal activity. The procedural materials were passed to the Gjirokastra Prosecutor's Office for further action.