The prosecution's action against the illegal trafficking of hazardous waste proved a simple fact: there is no political responsibility for this serious environmental crime. The Minister of the Environment bears no responsibility.
The Director of the Port of Durres is not responsible. This was stated during a press conference by the member of the leadership of the Democratic Party of Albania, Grigels Muçollari.
"Although directly linked to the illegal trafficking of hazardous waste, those responsible were not only not punished, but were promoted. The godfather of 2,800 tons of hazardous waste was sent to 'educate' our children. The one with 108 hazardous containers was assigned to 'protect' the entire homeland," he said.
Statement by member of the DP leadership, Grigels Muçollari:
The prosecution's action against the illegal trafficking of hazardous waste proved a simple fact: there is no political responsibility for this serious environmental crime. The Minister of Environment bears no responsibility. The Director of the Port of Durres bears no responsibility.
As we have warned from this Forum, but also in the field, the Durrës Prosecutor's Office amnestied Mirela Kumbaro and Pirro Vengu for the largest environmental crime recorded in the country.
We have seen Kumbaro's public appearances as a minister, chasing citizens and insulting them over a bag of garbage. Meanwhile, under her responsibility, 2,800 tons of hazardous waste were loaded in Elbasan, transported to Durrës, and headed for Thailand.
We have also seen the appearances of Pirro Vengu as Director of the Port of Durres, with declarations about strengthening security and controls, in cooperation with the police and customs. Empty boasting and propaganda.
In reality, under his leadership, 2,800 tons of hazardous waste, spread across 108 containers, were loaded without a hitch and set off for Thailand. And this was not the first shipment. There were several of them. About 50,000 tons of waste would have followed the same route, had it not been for the intervention of authorities in other countries and the Basel Network.
The Durrës Prosecutor's Office took more than a year of investigation and reached a predetermined conclusion: several specialists and several mid-level directors are guilty. This is a second crime, even more serious than the environmental one: the crime of impunity.
The message was given clearly once again: Edi Rama's people will not be affected. Just as other figures involved in serious affairs are being protected today.
Although directly linked to the illegal trafficking of hazardous waste, those responsible were not only not punished, but were promoted. The godfather of 2,800 tons of hazardous waste was sent to 'educate' our children. The one with 108 hazardous containers was assigned to 'protect' the entire homeland.
This happens when responsibility, as the moral link of society, no longer exists for the government.
Under these conditions, reaction is not a choice. It is an obligation.
Let's join together on February 10, at 5:00 PM at the Prime Minister's Office, where all hazardous, environmental, political and social waste is protected and inspired.
These thugs who will stop at nothing must be stopped.