Journalist Klodiana Lala's show in Shënjestre on News24 revealed details about the clashes between two criminal groups in Elbasan, one of which was led by "Krymi" as Erion Alibej was known. But who were his opponents, why did the clash start and what role did "Keli i Kići" play?
Clashes between Chopja and Alibej started after the disappearance of a quantity of 50 kg of cocaine in Great Britain, where the two groups blamed each other and clashed strongly.
Hajdar and Franc Çopja started the elimination of the members of the opposing clan, ordering the murder of Endri Alibej, whose funeral they also went to at that time.
But who are the opponents of Erion Alibej? Why did the two criminal groups clash and where are his enemies?
Hajdar Çopja, who also bears the last name Bako, known as Dari, and his brother Franc Çopja, are the leaders of Erion Alibej's opposing group.
Clashes between Chopja and Alibej started after the disappearance of a quantity of 50 kg of cocaine in Great Britain, where the two groups blamed each other and clashed strongly.
Hajdar and Franc Çopja started the elimination of the members of the opposing clan, ordering the murder of Endri Alibej, whose funeral they also went to at that time.
Mikael Qose, known as Keli Kiçit, was declared wanted for the Bradashesh Massacre.
He is known as the confidant of Hajdar and Franc Çopjas, both arrested today.
Then they also purged the other trusted people of the Alibey group.
One of the assassinations allegedly ordered by Çopaj is the one against Andi Zylyfi, Alibej's cousin.
Zylyfi was shot dead on December 13, 2019, on the Peqin-Elbasan road.
As well as Klevis Kapllanit on September 15, 2020 in Rrogozhinë, a friend of Alibej.
Another victim of the clash between these two groups was Arjan Spahiu known as Arjani Vogël.
He was shot dead in Belgium.
Little Arjan was known as the financier of the Alibej group.
For his murder, the Belgians have officially charged Franc Çopjas and he has already been extradited to Belgium from Dubai.
The last one is the assassination of Aleksandër Baho, known by the nickname 'Sakati', and his brother, who remained a victim.
Belgian media
"Albanian Franc Gergely alias Franc Çopja from Elbasan, 31 years old, is the first drug criminal extradited from Dubai to Belgium. Gergely is known as a clan leader who is considered responsible for at least nine murders. He was recently exposed by the decrypted Sky ECC messages where he was talking to his associates.
The direct execution of the Albanian Ardit Spahiu on November 27, 2020 was an unprecedented violence even for the Brussels underworld.
The investigation revealed that the initial order was to kill his entire family."
Likewise, Hajdar Çopja was arrested in Dubai. He also ordered and financed the murders in Elbasan, where his targets were members of Erion Alibej's group.
state police
"Hajdar Bako alias Hajdar Çopja alias Hajdar Hysa, 40 years old, born in Elbasan, was arrested in the United Arab Emirates, after being sentenced to 4 years in prison, for the criminal offense of 'Deliberate serious injury'.
In 2017, in the village of Katund i Ri, this citizen, together with 4 others, was involved in a conflict, during which he was shot and 3 citizens were injured".