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Journalist Anduena Llabani revealed details about how illegal gambling activities operate in Albania, where the "333" and "CR7" casinos have had the support of police leaders.
Llabani emphasized that leaders in the State Police, but also in politics, have given directives for these activities to function.
Llabani said that many referrals have been made to the State Police, which the "blues" have sent to the Prosecutor's Office, and it now remains to be seen whether there will be a crackdown in this sector.
"There was a missing operation by the State Police to crack down on these illegal groups. There are several bars that we have known as Loto, 333 or CR7, that have sprouted like mushrooms. The names behind them, even though they were said to be relatives of political figures, were almost anonymous, with no criminal record. In the Ali Demi area, there was an incident with a physical clash, to the point of firing a Kalashnikov. There was an employee of a gas station who said that Palaj had fired a firearm at another person.
He was a person without a criminal record, but from all the research and information that has been obtained by the police, it turns out that he has police and political support to continue such an activity. He is simply a manager of these premises that have been generating millions of money for years. Who gives support to this person that no one touches?! The fact that this man is protected by the law, the police, was arrested and prosecutor Bledar Vatnikaj, declared to Mcn that he has appealed the decision of the Court of First Instance to release him from detention.
Judge Altin Avdiu decided to release this character from custody, after the testimony of an eyewitness was presented in the process who stated that this person did not fire a firearm, rejecting his first statement. Immediately after the decision to release Lendi Palaj, prosecutor Vatnikaj stated to Mcn TV that the judge's decision has been appealed. The person in question also guaranteed the way these online gaming venues operated, where bets were often paid in cash and cryptocurrencies. He guaranteed the equipment in the venues.
These bars were also disguised as tobacco shops. I don't believe there are people who have called the police to report them. There are currently several proceedings under investigation. Bars 333 and CR7 no longer have their signs. There is an order to remove the signs. But there is no doubt that these activities continue to operate. There are people close to the administrative power in the Police, leaders in the Police, but also politicians who give directives for these activities to function.
There are several referrals that the Police have sent to the Prosecution and the conclusion is expected, the blow not only from the procedural, but also the investigative side. Within a hot week of July, we will be familiar with the blow of concrete activities. The information that I am convinced has also reached the Prime Minister, are people who are also known by the Prime Minister, the public, the media, but if this operation to demolish the premises that have occupied public spaces will perhaps be a two-sided file, either for this activity, or for the occupation of the spaces, " said the journalist on Mcn Live.
Asked who the police chiefs rumored to be linked to illegal activity are, Llabani said that they are senior leaders of the State Police.
"If we previously had police chiefs who had information and received a percentage for the premises to continue their activities, this was known. All six areas of Tirana have had such premises. The police chiefs in the districts and the police chiefs in Tirana have been involved in the flourishing of gambling. Things have changed. CR7 and 333 have had support from other premises, and we have also had support from senior leaders of the State Police", declared Llabani.
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