Following an investigation into drug trafficking within italy, a significant arrest occurred on March 24, 2026, at 10:32 in Tirana. A 50-year-old man, Bledar Mansaku, was taken into custody by Albanian Operational Forces. He had been internationally wanted by Italian authorities.
Police officials confirmed that Mr. Mansaku was actively pursued after receiving a seven-year prison sentence for drug trafficking offenses. This sentence was handed down by Italian courts.
The investigation stemmed from a criminal act of ‘narcotic substance trafficking’ as defined in the Italian Penal Code. The Court of Appeal in Florence, italy, issued the ruling in 2024. “This citizen was internationally wanted as the Court of Appeal in Florence, italy, in 2024, sentenced him to seven years imprisonment for the criminal act of ‘narcotic substance trafficking’ as stipulated in the Italian Penal Code,” the police stated in their official notice.
It is anticipated that Mr. Mansaku will be extradited to italy to face prosecution. The Directorate of the Special Operational Force, within the Criminal Police Department, concluded the operation.
The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking across borders.
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