Olgerd Mukën, a former footballer who represented the Albanian National Team, was detained by French police on charges related to the distribution of narcotics. The arrest took place in Dijon, France, following several days of surveillance by authorities. According to reports from French media, law enforcement intervened after monitoring Mukën for more than ten days.
He was arrested, along with another Albanian national, who are both suspected of involvement in a cocaine distribution operation within a city park. The 46-year-old former player, who played for several prominent Albanian clubs, subsequently appeared before a court. During the proceedings, Mukën provided a statement regarding the circumstances that allegedly led to his detention.
He explained that approximately eighteen months prior to the incident, he had experienced illness and subsequently lost his employment. The investigation focused on the alleged trafficking activity. Authorities detained Mukën and the other national based on suspicions of drug distribution.
The incident highlights the legal action taken by French authorities against the Albanian citizen concerning drug charges. The details surrounding the alleged drug distribution and the reasons for Mukën’s current situation remain central to the ongoing legal proceedings.
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