Gjirokastër Police have arrested two 20-year-olds who were caught transporting, for payment, four migrants who had illegally crossed the border from Greece into Albania.
The arrests were made during the operation codenamed “Long Wait.” L. A. and L. B., both residents of Bulqizë, were taken into custody after being stopped on the Gjirokastër-Tepelenë road, near the area known as “Uji i Ftohtë.” They were traveling in a Volkswagen vehicle.
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According to the police statement, the young men failed to obey the order to stop. During the search, the authorities seized the vehicle and two mobile phones, which will be used as material evidence.
The two detainees face charges for the criminal offenses of “Assistance in the illegal crossing of the border” and “Disobedience of a police officer’s order.” The case materials have been referred to the Gjirokastër Prosecutor’s Office for further proceedings.
