The quantity of 41 kilograms and 350 grams of cocaine coming from Brazil was seized at the Port of Durrës during the operation codenamed “Anchor 3”, striking the third attempt in just one month to introduce narcotics with a market value of around 2 million euros into Albanian territory.
The drug shipment was hidden in a container that, according to official documentation, was transporting chicken meat.
During a thorough search conducted by the Narcotics Investigation Sector in cooperation with the Border Police and customs troops, 37 packages of cocaine-type narcotics were discovered in the outer lids of the container.
Official announcement:
Port, Durrës/ A case of cocaine trafficking from Brazil to Albania has been cracked.
Within a month, 3 cases of attempted smuggling of narcotics into Albania were foiled through the Port of Durres.
As part of the police operation codenamed “Anchor 3”, 41 kg and 350 grams of cocaine were seized, with a market value of around 2 million euros.
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, 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 to fully legalize the case, determine the origin and destination of the narcotics, as well as identify and capture the citizens involved in this criminal activity.
The procedural materials were passed to the Prosecutor’s Office for further action.