Customs Investigates Misrouted Container at Durrës Port
The General Customs Directorate has addressed recent media reports concerning an incident involving a container departing from the Port of Durrës, Albania, and mistakenly routed to Piraeus, Greece. According to customs officials, the container, initially flagged for potential smuggling activity, was subject to standard verification procedures at the Durrës port. Following initial intervention, the container was erroneously directed to Greece.
It has since returned to the Port of Durrës. Preliminary investigations conducted by the General Customs Directorate indicate no alterations to the container’s loading manifest. The incident prompted a response from the General Customs Directorate, clarifying that the actions were consistent with their established legal duties.
The container will undergo a full investigation by specialized customs investigation teams and the Durrës Prosecutor’s Office. This investigation will involve a thorough examination of the container’s contents. The General Customs Directorate emphasized that the misrouting was an isolated error.
Further details will be released following the completion of the investigation, which is focused on determining the cause of the navigational error and ensuring adherence to established protocols. The container remains under the control of customs authorities. The involvement of Greece in the initial routing is being examined as part of the ongoing review.
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