Another case of cocaine trafficking has been cracked at the Port of Durres, where the Police have seized over 41 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated value of around 2 million euros. The drugs were discovered during the inspection of a container coming from Brazil, which according to documents was transporting chicken meat. This is the third case of an attempt to introduce narcotics into Albania through the Port of Durres within a month.
"Port, Durrës/ A case of cocaine trafficking from Brazil to Albania is cracked. Within a month, 3 cases of attempts to introduce narcotics into Albania are cracked, through the Port of Durrës.
As part of the police operation codenamed "Anchor 3", 41 kg and 350 grams of cocaine, with a market value of around 2 million euros, were seized. The operation was carried out by the Narcotics Investigation Sector of the Durrës Police Department, in cooperation with the Durrës Local Directorate for Border and Migration and the customs structures of the Port of Durrës, as part of the investigation into a case of narcotics trafficking.
At the Port of Durres, the Police services conducted a detailed inspection of a container originating from Brazil, which, according to the documentation, was transporting chicken meat. During the inspection of the container, 37 packages of suspected cocaine were found on its outer lids.
The total amount of suspected narcotics was 41 kg and 350 grams, while its value is estimated at around 2 million euros. The investigative structures of the Durrës DVP continue their actions for the complete legal documentation of the case, determining the origin and destination of the narcotics, as well as the identification and capture of the citizens involved in this criminal activity. The procedural materials were passed to the Prosecution Office for further action," the Police wrote.
